Benelux: Poppy Seed Market 2025

Poppy Seed Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux poppy seed market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 +58.8% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poppy Seed Production in Benelux

In value terms, poppy seed production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -9.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 47%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of poppy seed production was the Netherlands (X tons), comprising approx. 99.9% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the Netherlands stood at -28.1%.

In 2022, the average yield of poppy seed in Benelux fell rapidly to X kg per ha, waning by -93.3% against 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1,408% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

The poppy seed harvested area fell slightly to X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the poppy seed harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Poppy Seed Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of poppy seed, when their volume decreased by -46.1% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, poppy seed exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 83%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 98% of total exports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -7.4% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-3.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest poppy seed supplier in Benelux, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 2.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands stood at -3.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, poppy seed export price decreased by -17.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 39% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+5.8%).

Poppy Seed Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, supplies from abroad of poppy seed was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 275%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poppy seed imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 195% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 93% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a 6.7% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the poppy seed imports, with a CAGR of +8.0% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-5.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+14 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -14.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported poppy seed in Benelux, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 8.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands stood at +9.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -17.4% against the previous year. Import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 61% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform