Germany: Poppy Seed Market 2025

Poppy Seed Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German poppy seed market decreased by -18% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poppy Seed Production in Germany

In value terms, poppy seed production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -6.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 34%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average poppy seed yield in Germany contracted to X kg per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 0.9% against the previous year. The poppy seed yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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.

The poppy seed harvested area in Germany totaled X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to poppy seed production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Poppy Seed Exports

Exports from Germany

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of poppy seed increased by 9.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 91%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, poppy seed exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 133%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of poppy seed exports from Germany, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Poland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +58.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for poppy seed exported from Germany were Sweden ($X), Austria ($X) and Denmark ($X), together comprising 58% of total exports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +46.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average poppy seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, poppy seed export price decreased by -10.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Switzerland (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Poppy Seed Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, poppy seed imports into Germany shrank notably to X tons, waning by -18.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 17%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poppy seed imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 62%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of poppy seed to Germany, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, poppy seed imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Czech Republic was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-2.7% per year) and the Netherlands (-8.1% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of poppy seed to Germany, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Czech Republic totaled +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-0.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poppy seed import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -5.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, poppy seed import price decreased by -25.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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