Austria: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Austria

The Austrian durum wheat market rose significantly to $X in 2022, growing by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Durum Wheat Production in Austria

In value terms, durum wheat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 31%. Durum wheat production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of durum wheat in Austria rose slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 3.6% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. The durum wheat yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of durum wheat production in Austria fell to X ha, approximately reflecting 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 4%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the durum wheat harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, overseas shipments of durum wheat increased by 35% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 97% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from Austria, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, durum wheat exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Switzerland (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+3.9% per year) and Switzerland (+16.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for durum wheat exports from Austria, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+4.3% per year) and Switzerland (+18.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average durum wheat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, durum wheat export price increased by +80.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 23%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Switzerland ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of durum wheat were imported into Austria; rising by 46% against 2021. In general, imports posted a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, durum wheat imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of durum wheat imports to Austria, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Romania, Germany, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +45.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the largest durum wheat suppliers to Austria, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Romania, Germany, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +39.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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