Germany: Non-Wheat Groats Market 2024

Non-Wheat Groats Market Size in Germany

The German non-wheat groats market stood at $X in 2021, picking up by 9.9% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +74.4% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Non-Wheat Groats Production in Germany

In value terms, non-wheat groats production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +56.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Non-Wheat Groats Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) exported from Germany amounted to X tons, picking up by 3.5% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 9.5% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-wheat groats exports reached $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 9.4%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of non-wheat groats exports from Germany, with a combined 69% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +31.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Denmark ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-wheat groats exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 52% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +27.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average non-wheat groats export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Wheat Groats Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat), when their volume increased by 19% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-wheat groats imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 14%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-wheat groats imports to Germany, together comprising 72% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, France, Belgium and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +31.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest non-wheat groats suppliers to Germany, with a combined 55% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, France, Belgium and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 26%.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +34.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-wheat groats import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -6.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, non-wheat groats import price increased by +49.1% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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