Eastern Europe: Mustard Seed Market 2025

Mustard Seed Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European mustard seed market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Mustard Seed Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, mustard seed production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 +17.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 39% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Russia (X tons) remains the largest mustard seed producing country in Eastern Europe, comprising approx. 73% of total volume. Moreover, mustard seed production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ukraine (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 9.5% share.

In Russia, mustard seed production increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ukraine (-5.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (-2.5% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of mustard seed in Eastern Europe declined to X kg per ha, with a decrease of -7.6% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per ha, and then fell 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of mustard seed were harvested in Eastern Europe; with a decrease of -1.6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, posted a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to mustard seed production attained the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mustard Seed Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

For the third year in a row, Eastern Europe recorded growth in overseas shipments of mustard seed, which increased by 3.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 56%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, mustard seed exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 53%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at 64% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together committing a 30% share of total exports. Moldova (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mustard seed exports from Russia stood at +15.8%. At the same time, Poland (+24.6%) and Moldova (+14.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +24.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-2.3%) and Ukraine (-5.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Russia (+37 p.p.) and Poland (+7.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Czech Republic and Ukraine saw its share reduced by -13.4% and -21.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest mustard seed supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 16% share.

In Russia, mustard seed exports increased at an average annual rate of +19.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+30.3% per year) and Ukraine (+2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. Export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mustard seed export price increased by +56.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mustard Seed Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of mustard seed imported in Eastern Europe skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 25% on the previous year. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 61%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mustard seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw strong growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 56% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Moldova (X tons), together making up a 29% share of total imports. Russia (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mustard seed imports into Poland stood at +15.6%. At the same time, Estonia (+37.4%), Russia (+25.7%), Moldova (+12.5%), Romania (+10.5%), the Czech Republic (+10.2%) and Hungary (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Estonia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +37.4% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland, Estonia and Russia increased by +11, +2.7 and +2.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mustard seed in Eastern Europe, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with an 8% share.

In Poland, mustard seed imports increased at an average annual rate of +22.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Romania (+16.6% per year) and Hungary (+4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by 51% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+6.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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