Eastern Europe: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European grain market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Grain Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, grain production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average grain yield shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, declining by X% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the grain yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The grain harvested area was estimated at X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of grain decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after nine years of growth. Total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports shrank to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) represented the key exporter of grain, achieving X% of total exports. Russia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Romania (X%), Poland (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and Hungary (X%). Lithuania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to grain exports from Ukraine stood at X%. At the same time, Poland (X%), Romania (X%), Lithuania (X%) and Bulgaria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Hungary (X%) and Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland, Romania and Ukraine increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), Russia ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of grain imported in Eastern Europe soared to X tons, picking up by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grain imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of grain imports in 2022 were Belarus (X tons), Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Hungary (X tons), together recording X% of total import. Latvia (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Slovakia (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Lithuania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Belarus ($X) and Romania ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Belarus, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Hungary ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) and Latvia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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