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View PricingGermany Sees a 24% Drop in Cereal Flour Exports, Falling to $564 Million by 2024
Germany Cereal Flour Exports
In 2024, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of cereal flours, when their volume decreased by -20.7% to 944K tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 1.2M tons in 2023, and then fell sharply in the following year.
In value terms, cereal flour exports contracted sharply to $564M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. In general, exports, however, saw measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by 29%. The exports peaked at $737M in 2023, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Cereal Flour in Germany (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Netherlands | 163 | 139 | 130 | 133 | 141 | 151 | 147 | 181 | 223 | 294 | 204 |
| France | 95.8 | 88.0 | 85.7 | 96.7 | 97.2 | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92.2 | 123 | 143 | 115 |
| Belgium | 21.1 | 18.5 | 15.4 | 17.6 | 22.5 | 23.0 | 26.9 | 33.6 | 42.5 | 63.7 | 44.4 |
| Austria | 25.9 | 25.8 | 24.3 | 25.2 | 28.3 | 26.5 | 29.1 | 33.6 | 49.3 | 47.7 | 34.6 |
| Poland | 18.7 | 16.7 | 17.1 | 18.5 | 24.9 | 27.7 | 27.8 | 30.4 | 41.1 | 41.5 | 27.1 |
| Ireland | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 17.7 | 31.9 | 26.8 |
| Denmark | 20.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 15.0 | 19.6 | 18.2 | 18.3 | 20.3 | 20.3 | 25.2 | 20.4 |
| United Kingdom | 12.3 | 9.1 | 8.5 | 8.2 | 10.2 | 12.9 | 12.0 | 10.1 | 11.3 | 14.2 | 17.9 |
| Others | 49.7 | 38.8 | 45.5 | 49.1 | 52.5 | 51.6 | 52.2 | 59.6 | 69.3 | 75.8 | 73.4 |
| Total | 408 | 351 | 342 | 364 | 398 | 410 | 413 | 462 | 597 | 737 | 564 |
Exports by Country
the Netherlands (381K tons), France (199K tons) and Belgium (77K tons) were the main destinations of cereal flour exports from Germany, together accounting for 70% of total exports. Austria, Ireland, Denmark, Poland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.
From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +36.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the Netherlands ($204M), France ($115M) and Belgium ($44M) appeared to be the largest markets for cereal flour exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 64% of total exports. Austria, Poland, Ireland, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.
Ireland, with a CAGR of +35.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2024, the cereal flour price stood at $597 per ton (FOB, Germany), declining by -3.6% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured increase from 2014 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, cereal flour export price increased by +65.5% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2023 an increase of 18%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $619 per ton, and then declined slightly in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($963 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($534 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10612100 - Wheat or meslin flour
- Prodcom 10612200 - Cereal flours (excluding wheat or meslin)
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
