India: Poppy Seed Market 2025

Poppy Seed Market Size in India

In 2022, the Indian poppy seed market increased by 98% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a prominent expansion. Poppy seed consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Poppy Seed Production in India

In value terms, poppy seed production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Poppy seed production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of poppy seed in India totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of poppy seed production in India stood at less than X ha, remaining constant against 2021. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Poppy Seed Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, overseas shipments of poppy seed decreased by -2.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, poppy seed exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for poppy seed exports from India, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, poppy seed exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled -6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+0.9% per year) and the UK (-6.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for poppy seed exported from India were the United States ($X), Canada ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 92% share of total exports.

Canada, with a CAGR of +17.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average poppy seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 -15.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 36%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Canada (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Poppy Seed Imports

Imports into India

For the fourth consecutive year, India recorded decline in supplies from abroad of poppy seed, which decreased by 0% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 262%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, poppy seed imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 286% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), China (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of poppy seed imports to India, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +43.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of poppy seed to India, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey totaled +7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+32.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+50.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poppy seed import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 96% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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