Europe: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Europe

The Europe grain market stood at $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Grain Production in Europe

In value terms, grain production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked 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 Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and France (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

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

In 2022, the average grain yield in Europe fell to X tons per ha, which is down by X% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The grain harvested area reached X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereal grains decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. 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, grain exports reached $X in 2022. Total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the main exporters of cereal grains in 2022, finishing at near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Russia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Romania (X%), Germany (X%) and Poland (X%). The following exporters - Bulgaria (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, France ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. Romania, Germany, Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Latvia and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated modest 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 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Grain Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of cereal grains, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grain imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the five major importers of cereal grains, namely Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium, represented more than half of total import. The UK (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) held a minor 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 Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grain importing markets in Europe were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Belgium, the UK, Portugal, Poland, Belarus, Austria, Romania, Hungary and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of X%, 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the UK ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform