Luxembourg: Fonio Market 2025

Fonio Market Size in Luxembourg

For the fifth consecutive year, the Luxembourg fonio market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -52.3% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption showed a sharp descent. Fonio consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fonio Production in Luxembourg

In value terms, fonio production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume decreased by -5.5%. Fonio production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average fonio yield in Luxembourg was estimated at less than X kg per ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate 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, approx. less than X ha of fonio were harvested in Luxembourg; remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Fonio Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2014, approx. X tons of fonio were exported from Luxembourg; falling by -23.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, fonio exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2014. In general, exports faced a dramatic slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2013, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for fonio exports from Luxembourg, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium was relatively modest.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fonio exports from Luxembourg.

From 2013 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average fonio export price stood at $X per ton in 2014, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate 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.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Belgium.

From 2013 to 2014, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belgium amounted to 0.0% per year.

Fonio Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2022, the amount of fonio imported into Luxembourg dropped dramatically to X kg, which is down by -52.9% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 412%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X kg in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fonio imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 307%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of fonio to Luxembourg, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, fonio imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France totaled +8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-8.1% per year) and Germany (-49.9% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fonio to Luxembourg, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-9.0% per year) and Germany (-42.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fonio import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 56%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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