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Cereal Flour - World's Largest Markets
Rating | Country |
---|---|
1 | China |
2 | India |
3 | United States |
4 | Nigeria |
5 | Indonesia |
In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India. It was followed by the United States.
From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to -2.4%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: India (+0.2% per year) and the United States (+2.4% per year).
Cereal Flour Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
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USD per ton | ||||
Ukraine | 235 | 258 | 270 | 7.2% |
Kazakhstan | 195 | 232 | 281 | 20.0% |
Uzbekistan | 261 | 251 | 297 | 6.7% |
Turkey | 304 | 322 | 318 | 2.3% |
Russia | 271 | 327 | 319 | 8.5% |
Argentina | 322 | 332 | 325 | 0.5% |
Germany | 404 | 400 | 412 | 1.0% |
Belgium | 454 | 399 | 413 | -4.6% |
Egypt | 370 | 355 | 509 | 17.3% |
Mexico | 585 | 562 | 549 | -3.1% |
India | 584 | 553 | 573 | -0.9% |
United States | 569 | 576 | 619 | 4.3% |
Italy | 706 | 705 | 729 | 1.6% |
Average | 367 | 389 | 409 | 5.6% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($729 per ton), while Ukraine ($270 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
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USD per ton | ||||
United States | 702 | 695 | 785 | 5.7% |
France | 479 | 509 | 520 | 4.2% |
China | 667 | 679 | 481 | -15.1% |
Netherlands | 422 | 404 | 444 | 2.6% |
Spain | 492 | 467 | 426 | -6.9% |
Brazil | 328 | 337 | 368 | 5.9% |
Bolivia | 354 | 358 | 351 | -0.4% |
Syrian Arab Republic | 277 | 304 | 335 | 10.0% |
Iraq | 319 | 339 | 332 | 2.0% |
Yemen | 331 | 325 | 322 | -1.4% |
Angola | 335 | 336 | 317 | -2.7% |
Afghanistan | 214 | 247 | 292 | 16.8% |
Uzbekistan | 167 | 191 | 252 | 22.8% |
Average | 369 | 391 | 421 | 6.8% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the United States ($785 per ton), while Uzbekistan ($252 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Cereal Flour - Top Importers
COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
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billion USD | ||||
Afghanistan | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 7.8% |
Iraq | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | -11.9% |
United States | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 7.0% |
Netherlands | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | -1.9% |
France | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 6.9% |
In value terms, Afghanistan ($555M), Iraq ($452M) and the United States ($393M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined 24% share of global imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, France, Bolivia, China, Yemen, Spain, Angola, Brazil, Uzbekistan and Syrian Arab Republic, which together accounted for a further 22%.
Among the main importing countries, Yemen (+70.3% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Cereal Flour - Top Exporters
COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
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billion USD | ||||
Turkey | 1 | 1.1 | 1 | -3.1% |
Kazakhstan | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 4.5% |
Germany | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 2.1% |
United States | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.2% |
Uzbekistan | 0.000825802 | 0.000961828 | 0.2 | 1527.0% |
In value terms, Turkey ($957M), Kazakhstan ($489M) and Germany ($414M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined 32% share of global exports. The United States, Uzbekistan, Italy, Argentina, India, Belgium, Mexico, Egypt, Russia and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.
Among the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan (+1,527.0% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Cereal Flour - Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for cereal flour worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Cereal Flour - Product Coverage
- HS 1101 - Wheat or meslin flour
- HS 110220 - Cereal flour; of maize (corn)
- HS 110290 - Cereal flours; other than wheat, meslin, and maize (corn)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global cereal flour market. 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.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10612100 - Wheat or meslin flour
- Prodcom 10612200 - Cereal flours (excluding wheat or meslin)
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Consumption, by Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, by Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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