EU: Buckwheat Market 2025

Buckwheat Market Size in the EU

The EU buckwheat market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by 5.6% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% 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 +19.9% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Buckwheat Production in the EU

In value terms, buckwheat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 113%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were France (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons), with a combined 92% share of total production. Latvia lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 4.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Latvia (with a CAGR of +9.2%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average buckwheat yield reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the buckwheat 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 total area harvested in terms of buckwheat production in the European Union was estimated at X ha, approximately mirroring 2021. The total harvested area indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, buckwheat harvested area decreased by -1.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to buckwheat production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Buckwheat Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, buckwheat exports in the European Union shrank to X tons, with a decrease of -13.8% on the year before. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% 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 +8.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, buckwheat exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of buckwheat, namely Poland, Latvia and Lithuania, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Estonia (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 23% share of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Estonia (with a CAGR of +36.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest buckwheat supplying countries in the European Union were Poland ($X), Lithuania ($X) and Latvia ($X), with a combined 61% share of total exports. Estonia, the Netherlands, Germany and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Estonia, with a CAGR of +33.7%, saw 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

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 63%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Latvia ($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 Netherlands (+8.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Buckwheat Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, buckwheat imports in the European Union contracted to X tons, shrinking by -2.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 65%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, buckwheat imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lithuania (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) represented the main importer of buckwheat in the European Union, comprising 61% of total import. France (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons). All these countries together took near 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +35.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest buckwheat importing markets in the European Union were Lithuania ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 44% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +44.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 17% against the previous year. Import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, buckwheat import price increased by +94.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($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 Netherlands (+9.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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