EU: Dried Mushroom Market 2024

Dried Mushroom Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU dried mushroom market increased by 7.9% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded resilient growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Dried Mushroom Production in the EU

In value terms, dried mushroom production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Dried Mushroom Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of dried mushrooms and truffles were exported in the European Union; increasing by 5.9% on the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 46%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried mushroom exports reached $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Romania (X tons) represented the largest exporters of dried mushrooms and truffles, together creating 89% 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 Poland (with a CAGR of +10.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 48% of total exports. Poland, Romania, Bulgaria and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +9.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 168% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($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 (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Mushroom Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of dried mushrooms and truffles increased by 1.3% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 15%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried mushroom imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% 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 2013 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented roughly 62% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together committing a 21% share of total imports. The Czech Republic (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 Spain (with a CAGR of +3.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dried mushroom importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 71% of total imports. Poland, the Netherlands, Spain and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Among the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +9.4%, 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, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 France ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($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 (+13.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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