Russian Federation: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian sorghum market declined significantly to $X in 2022, reducing by -24.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Sorghum consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sorghum Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, sorghum production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 148% against the previous year. Sorghum production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sorghum in Russia contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -9.1% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 37%. The sorghum yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 sorghum production in Russia shrank notably to X ha, with a decrease of -19.7% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 177% against the previous year. The sorghum harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of sorghum decreased by -12.1% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 861%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 538% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of sorghum exports from Russia, with a combined 50% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +15.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sorghum exported from Russia were Italy ($X), Israel ($X) and Tanzania ($X), together accounting for 50% of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +12.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sorghum export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Spain (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, imports of sorghum into Russia contracted markedly to X tons, which is down by -38.3% on the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 483% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 495% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), France (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of sorghum imports to Russia, together comprising 69% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +278.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to Russia, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled +12.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (0.0% per year) and Austria (+186.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sorghum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 33%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($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 Netherlands (+58.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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