Germany: Market for Wheat and Meslin Flour 2024

Market Size for Wheat and Meslin Flour in Germany

The German wheat and meslin flour market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 40% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Wheat and Meslin Flour in Germany

In value terms, wheat and meslin flour production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +77.7% against 2017 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Wheat and Meslin Flour

Exports from Germany

In 2022, wheat and meslin flour exports from Germany rose rapidly to X tons, surging by 7.7% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, wheat and meslin flour exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for wheat and meslin flour exports from Germany, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, wheat and meslin flour exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at +5.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+2.7% per year) and Austria (+5.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for wheat and meslin flour exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 71% share of total exports. Belgium, Poland, Denmark and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ireland, with a CAGR of +38.9%, 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 2022, the average wheat and meslin flour export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Ireland ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wheat and Meslin Flour

Imports into Germany

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of wheat and meslin flour decreased by -30.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, wheat and meslin flour imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +49.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 25%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of wheat and meslin flour imports to Germany, together accounting for 56% of total imports. Austria, Denmark, the Czech Republic, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +38.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest wheat and meslin flour suppliers to Germany, together accounting for 59% of total imports. Austria, France, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Luxembourg and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +31.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wheat and meslin flour import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, 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, wheat and meslin flour import price increased by +72.7% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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