Eastern Europe: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European sorghum market shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by -6% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -17.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sorghum Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, sorghum production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. As a result, production attained 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 Ukraine (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Russia (X tons), with a combined 84% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +23.4%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average sorghum yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 8.1% against 2021 figures. The yield indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sorghum yield decreased by -8.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 55%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the sorghum 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 sorghum production in Eastern Europe contracted to X ha, which is down by -9.5% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sorghum production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sorghum Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, exports of sorghum in Eastern Europe surged to X tons, jumping by 19% against the year before. Total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 -10.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by +78.7% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at 45% of total exports. Hungary (X tons) took a 27% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (13%) and Moldova (7.5%). The following exporters - Romania (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) - together made up 6.4% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Moldova (with a CAGR of +29.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), Hungary ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 81% share of total exports. Moldova, Romania and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Moldova, with a CAGR of +35.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 18%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Romania ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) and Moldova ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sorghum Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of sorghum decreased by -17.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 66%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, sorghum imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 74% of total imports in 2022. Romania (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 8.7% share, followed by Hungary (5.8%). The Czech Republic (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Poland increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Moldova (+52.8%), Romania (+12.6%), Bulgaria (+9.1%), the Czech Republic (+9.0%) and Hungary (+4.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Moldova emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +52.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ukraine (-10.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland and Romania increased by +7.2 and +2.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sorghum in Eastern Europe, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland totaled +10.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Hungary (+4.3% per year) and Bulgaria (+8.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+0.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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