United Kingdom - Buckwheat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sep 2, 2023

Price of Buckwheat in UK Soars by 13%, Reaching An Average of $1,770 per Ton

United Kingdom Buckwheat Import Price in April 2023

In April 2023, the buckwheat price amounted to $1,770 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), surging by 13% against the previous month. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced increase from April 2022 to April 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.4% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on April 2023 figures, buckwheat import price increased by +33.6% against January 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 76% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $2,349 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to April 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In April 2023, the country with the highest price was France ($3,888 per ton), while the price for Poland ($1,173 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

United Kingdom Buckwheat Import Prices By Country (USD Per Ton)
COUNTRYImport Price of Buckwheat in United Kingdom (USD per ton)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
France1,0023,3441,0671,083N/AN/A3,102987N/A1,0163,438N/A3,888
Lithuania550N/AN/A1,7592,013972N/AN/AN/A1,649N/AN/A2,252
New ZealandN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2,179
Austria1,410N/AN/AN/A1,971N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2,042
ChinaN/AN/A2,1742,0991,8242,0101,923N/A2,6242,5812,407N/A1,261
Poland1,6363,3091,1331,426N/A1,0721,0562,3322,3041,112N/A1,0871,173
Russia1,3992,0471,455N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Average1,3331,5451,6171,6301,7661,6321,4901,4582,3491,3252,3281,5651,770

United Kingdom Buckwheat Imports

In April 2023, imports of buckwheat into the UK surged to 175 tons, with an increase of 180% on March 2023 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 when imports increased by 258% month-to-month.

In value terms, buckwheat imports surged to $309K (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Over the period under review, imports posted noticeable growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

United Kingdom Buckwheat Imports by Country

Hungary (64 tons), China (50 tons) and Poland (26 tons) were the main suppliers of buckwheat imports to the UK, together comprising 80% of total imports.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($137K) constituted the largest supplier of buckwheat to the UK, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($62K), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 16% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Hungary stood at +12.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: China (+6.9% per month) and New Zealand (0.0% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the buckwheat market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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