Russian Federation: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian rye market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a mild curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Rye Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, rye production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 79%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of rye in Russia skyrocketed to X tons per ha, increasing by 20% compared with 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 41%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average rye yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. 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 rye production in Russia contracted to X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 25% against the previous year. The rye harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rye Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, the amount of rye exported from Russia contracted dramatically to X tons, which is down by -44.9% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 853%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rye exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 1,074% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for rye exports from Russia, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, rye exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Latvia (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain stood at +7.8%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for rye exports from Russia, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Latvia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain totaled +5.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rye export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -1.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Rye Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, approx. X tons of rye were imported into Russia; waning by -89.4% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 6,364% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rye imports declined markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 499% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of rye imports to Russia, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +41.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rye to Russia, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+4.6% per year) and Denmark (+17.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average rye import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 416% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 637% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+65.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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