Estonia: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Estonia

The Estonian grain market rose modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. Grain consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Production in Estonia

In value terms, grain production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Grain production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average grain yield in Estonia expanded markedly to X tons per ha, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, grain yield decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average grain 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.

In 2022, the grain harvested area in Estonia stood at X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from Estonia

In 2022, the amount of cereal grains exported from Estonia amounted to X tons, picking up by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from Estonia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Cameroon, Turkey, Algeria, Spain, Madagascar, Angola, Belgium, the Netherlands, Israel and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for grain exported from Estonia were Saudi Arabia ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Cameroon, Turkey, Algeria, Israel, Spain, Madagascar, Belgium, Angola, Morocco and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, grain export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Israel (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Estonia

In 2022, overseas purchases of cereal grains were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Latvia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of grain to Estonia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grain imports from Latvia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lithuania (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Latvia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Latvia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cereal grains to Estonia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Latvia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, grain import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform