Germany: Canary Seed Market 2025

Canary Seed Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German canary seed market increased by 20% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption posted measured growth. Canary seed consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Canary Seed Exports

Exports from Germany

For the third year in a row, Germany recorded growth in shipments abroad of canary seed, which increased by 20% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 118%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canary seed exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 124% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for canary seed exports from Germany, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, canary seed exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Denmark (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium stood at +4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+69.1% per year) and Denmark (-17.6% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for canary seed exports from Germany, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium amounted to +3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+92.2% per year) and Switzerland (+60.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average canary seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Canary Seed Imports

Imports into Germany

For the third year in a row, Germany recorded growth in purchases abroad of canary seed, which increased by 4.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 119%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, canary seed imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 103%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest canary seed supplier to Germany, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, canary seed imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada totaled -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+1,558.9% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.5% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canary seed to Germany, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+1,387.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+1.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average canary seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, canary seed import price increased by +64.4% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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