Asia: Poppy Seed Market 2025

Poppy Seed Market Size in Asia

The Asian poppy seed market stood at $X in 2022, increasing by 8.5% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +86.3% against 2017 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Poppy Seed Production in Asia

In value terms, poppy seed production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest poppy seed producing country in Asia, accounting for 72% of total volume. Moreover, poppy seed production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China (X tons), fourfold. Palestine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Turkey amounted to +2.3%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: China (+0.0% per year) and Palestine (-0.9% per year).

In 2022, the average poppy seed yield in Asia surged to X tons per ha, increasing by 20% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield enjoyed temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 127% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the poppy seed harvested area in Asia declined to X ha, shrinking by -8.2% against 2021. In general, the harvested area saw a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 130% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the poppy seed harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Poppy Seed Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of poppy seed increased by 203% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, poppy seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 67% of total exports. It was distantly followed by China (X tons), creating a 32% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to poppy seed exports from Turkey stood at +3.7%. At the same time, China (+14.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +14.8% from 2012-2022. While the share of China (+18 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Turkey (-14.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest poppy seed supplier in Asia, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at +6.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 33% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.2%).

Poppy Seed Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of poppy seed were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports enjoyed noticeable growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, poppy seed imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 88% of total imports in 2022. Kazakhstan (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Israel (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to poppy seed imports into India stood at +4.1%. At the same time, Malaysia (+8.8%) and Israel (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of +8.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kazakhstan (-5.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (+6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (-5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported poppy seed in Asia, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 3.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India totaled +10.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+4.3% per year) and Malaysia (+9.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, poppy seed import price increased by +53.5% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 76%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) and Israel ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+10.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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