EU: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in the EU

The EU rye market totaled $X in 2022, surging by 5% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a mild contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Rye Production in the EU

In value terms, rye production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Denmark (X tons), with a combined 81% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +6.0%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average rye yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 2.1% compared with 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The rye harvested area rose slightly to X ha in 2022, increasing by 4% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to rye production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Rye Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of rye decreased by -43.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rye exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the key exporters of rye in 2022, accounting for approx. 42% and 31% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Latvia (X tons), comprising an 11% share of total exports. France (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest rye supplying countries in the European Union were Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Latvia ($X), with a combined 82% share of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +6.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level 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 Poland ($X per ton) and Lithuania ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rye Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of rye decreased by -40% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, rye imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 56%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly 75% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Denmark (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - together made up 18% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +7.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest rye importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 74% of total imports. Denmark, Latvia, Portugal, Italy, Poland, Belgium and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +6.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by 40% against the previous year. Import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, rye import price increased by +67.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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