Spain: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in Spain

The Spanish rye market reduced to $X in 2022, waning by -12.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a modest increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rye Production in Spain

In value terms, rye production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 237%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average rye yield in Spain stood at X tons per ha, increasing by 5.9% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 130%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average rye 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 rye harvested area in Spain expanded rapidly to X ha, picking up by 8.2% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to rye production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Rye Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, the amount of rye exported from Spain fell rapidly to X tons, reducing by -23.2% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 50%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rye exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons) was the main destination for rye exports from Spain, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Portugal amounted to -2.1%.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) also remains the key foreign market for rye exports from Spain.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Portugal was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rye export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, rye export price increased by +100.7% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached 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 Portugal.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Portugal amounted to +1.8% per year.

Rye Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, purchases abroad of rye decreased by -36.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 261%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, rye imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 252%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) were the main suppliers of rye imports to Spain, with a combined 82% share of total imports. France, Poland and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest rye suppliers to Spain were Russia ($X), France ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together accounting for 75% of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of +24.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rye import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 49% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, rye import price increased by +86.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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