Global Poppy Seed Market 2025

Poppy Seed Market Size

The global poppy seed market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poppy Seed Production

In value terms, poppy seed production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 +4.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together accounting for 61% of global production. China, Australia, France, Hungary, Croatia, Germany and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +25.6%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the global average poppy seed yield expanded sharply to X tons per ha, picking up by 6.4% on 2021. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the average poppy seed yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The global poppy seed harvested area declined to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -2.8% compared with the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 44%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the global poppy seed harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Poppy Seed Exports

Exports

In 2022, overseas shipments of poppy seed increased by 34% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, poppy seed exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 83%. The global exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented the key exporters of poppy seed in 2022, amounting to approx. 27% and 23% of total exports, respectively. China (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 24% share of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Austria (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +21.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 66% of global exports.

Among the main exporting countries, China, with a CAGR of +21.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average poppy seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Poppy Seed Imports

Imports

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of poppy seed, when their volume increased by 35% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, poppy seed imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 88%. Global imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons), distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the United States (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the largest importers of poppy seed, together making up 74% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +8.2%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported poppy seed worldwide, comprising 33% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 10% share of global imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 7.7% share.

In India, poppy seed imports increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+14.5% per year) and Russia (+5.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average poppy seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 -13.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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