Finland: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in Finland

The Finnish rye market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Rye consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Rye Production in Finland

In value terms, rye production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 164% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average rye yield in Finland dropped to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, rye yield increased by +151.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 149% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average rye yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the 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 rye production in Finland was estimated at X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 131%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the rye harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Rye Exports

Exports from Finland

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of rye decreased by -35.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,589% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, rye exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,019% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for rye exports from Finland, with a 97% share of total exports. Moreover, rye exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +4.4%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for rye exports from Finland, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 7.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +1.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average rye export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -21.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 131% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (-0.6%).

Rye Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of rye increased by 733% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rye imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rye to Finland, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, rye imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (X tons), with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at -15.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+166.8% per year) and Sweden (-0.7% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rye to Finland, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland amounted to -13.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+147.7% per year) and Sweden (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rye import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -56.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 183%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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