Austria: Fonio Market 2025

Fonio Market Size in Austria

The Austrian fonio market dropped to $X in 2022, falling by -2.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a temperate increase. Fonio consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fonio Production in Austria

In value terms, fonio production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +3.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of fonio in Austria stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the fonio harvested area in Austria was estimated at less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Fonio Exports

Exports from Austria

For the third year in a row, Austria recorded decline in shipments abroad of fonio, which decreased by 0% to X kg in 2016. Overall, exports saw a sharp contraction. The smallest decline of -95% was in 2014. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fonio exports stood at $X in 2016. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of -79.5% was in 2014. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) and Italy (X kg) were the main destinations of fonio exports from Austria.

From 2013 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

From 2013 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average fonio export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 305%. The export price peaked in 2016 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy amounted to $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+303.7%).

Fonio Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, overseas purchases of fonio decreased by -82.8% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports saw a sharp shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 900%. Imports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fonio imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 808% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X kg) was the main fonio supplier to Austria, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -35.5%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fonio to Austria.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -32.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fonio import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -14.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fonio import price decreased by -33.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 46% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +5.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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