Europe: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Europe

The Europe grain market expanded notably to $X in 2022, growing 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 consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Grain Production in Europe

In value terms, grain production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs 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), with a combined X% share of total production.

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

The average grain yield dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, declining by X% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the grain yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped 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.

In 2022, the grain harvested area in Europe totaled X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked 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 grain decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2014 with an increase of 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 a measured increase 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the major exporters of grain in Europe, together creating X% of total exports. Russia (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Romania (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. 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) appeared to be 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%.

Among 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, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest expansion 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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, purchases abroad of grain was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grain imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured increase 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

In 2022, Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the major importer of grain in Europe, comprising X% of total import. The following importers - 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) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading 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), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Belgium, the UK, Portugal, Poland, Belarus, Austria, Romania, Hungary and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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