Germany: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German sorghum market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Sorghum consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of sorghum were exported from Germany; with an increase of 9.7% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 83% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of sorghum exports from Germany, with a combined 91% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Croatia, Switzerland and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +105.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X), Denmark ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest markets for sorghum exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 72% share of total exports. Croatia, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Among the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +103.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -28.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 68%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the Netherlands (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, imports of sorghum into Germany rose significantly to X tons, surging by 6.6% on the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main suppliers of sorghum imports to Germany, together comprising 54% of total imports. Hungary, Ukraine, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Italy and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +263.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Hungary ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the largest sorghum suppliers to Germany, together comprising 53% of total imports. Austria, the Netherlands, Ukraine, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Italy and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +208.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sorghum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sorghum import price increased by +44.6% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 90%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+40.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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