Moldova enters top three rapeseed suppliers to the European Union

The Republic of Moldova has achieved a notable success in the agricultural market of the European Union, entering the top three leading suppliers of rapeseed following the results of the first 19 weeks of the current season. According to official statistics, Moldovan farmers shipped 137.98 thousand tons of this valuable oilseed crop to the European market, establishing a strong position within the EU import structure.

Leadership among external suppliers of rapeseed to the European Union remains with Ukraine, despite a certain reduction in shipment volumes. According to analytical data, Ukrainian exporters shipped 703.09 thousand tons of rapeseed to EU countries between July 1 and November 8. This volume is 14.63% lower than the figures for the same period of the previous season, when Ukrainian exports stood at 823.57 thousand tons.

As a result of the decline in supplies, Ukraine's share in the total volume of European imports decreased from 58.71% to 50.88%, though it still remains the primary player in this market. Australia holds the second position in the exporter ranking with a volume of 185.12 thousand tons, accounting for 13.40% of the total rapeseed import flow into the European Union.

Moldova, having recorded a volume of 137.98 thousand tons, secured third place with a 9.98% share of total EU imports. Canada followed closely behind Moldovan exporters, demonstrating impressive growth by multiplying its supplies sixfold compared to the previous season and reaching 126.45 thousand tons, or 9.15% of the market.

Overall, during the first 19 weeks of the current season, European Union countries imported approximately 1.38 million tons of rapeseed. This figure shows a slight decrease of 1.49% compared to the previous year, when imports reached 1.40 million tons. At the same time, current volumes remain significantly lower than the levels of the 2024/25 season, when EU member states imported about 2.3 million tons of rapeseed from external markets.