Germany: Areca Nut Market 2025

Areca Nut Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German areca nut market decreased by -96.3% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, consumption faced a sharp decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Areca Nut Production in Germany

In value terms, areca nut production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 19%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average areca nut yield in Germany was estimated at less than X kg per ha, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The areca nut harvested area in Germany stood at less than X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Areca Nut Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of areca nuts exported from Germany stood at X tons, leveling off at the year before. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 312% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, areca nut exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 298%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for areca nut exports from Germany, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, areca nut exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland amounted to +62.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland stood at +71.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average areca nut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Greece (+46.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Areca Nut Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of areca nuts decreased by -15.8% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 115%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, areca nut imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 70%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of areca nut to Germany, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, areca nut imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Cote d'Ivoire (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled +39.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (-2.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+11.6% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of areca nuts to Germany, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India totaled +45.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+6.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+11.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average areca nut import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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