Germany: Fonio Market 2025

Fonio Market Size in Germany

The German fonio market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 36% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fonio Production in Germany

In value terms, fonio production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average fonio yield in Germany amounted to less than X kg per ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded 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 fonio harvested area in Germany was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Fonio Exports

Exports from Germany

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of fonio decreased by -28.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 412% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fonio exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 320%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for fonio exports from Germany, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, fonio exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark totaled +19.5%.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for fonio exports from Germany, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark stood at +6.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fonio export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -12.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 68%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark amounted to $X per ton.

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

Fonio Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of fonio decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 9,700% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fonio imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 4,606%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Togo (X kg) was the main supplier of fonio to Germany, accounting for a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal (X kg), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Togo was relatively modest.

In value terms, Togo ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fonio to Germany, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Togo was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fonio import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 39%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+160.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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