The harvested production of spring rapeseeds in Germany is predicted to decrease steadily from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, production stood at approximately 4.0 thousand metric tons, indicating a noticeable downturn over the coming years. The year-on-year percentage decrease is 14.4% from 2024 to 2025, 15.3% from 2025 to 2026, 16.1% from 2026 to 2027, and 16.9% from 2027 to 2028. Over this five-year forecast period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reveals an average decline of approximately 15.7% annually.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impacts of climate change influencing crop yields.
- Policy shifts in agricultural subsidies or EU regulations.
- Technological advancements in farming practices.
- Changes in global demand for rapeseed oil and its derivatives.