Ukraine: Mustard Seed Market 2025

Mustard Seed Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian mustard seed market declined markedly to $X in 2022, which is down by -60.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Mustard Seed Production in Ukraine

In value terms, mustard seed production fell notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 94%. Mustard seed production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of mustard seed in Ukraine reduced rapidly to X kg per ha in 2022, waning by -20.2% against the year before. Overall, the yield indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mustard seed yield increased by +28.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 131% against the previous year. The mustard seed yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year. 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 mustard seed production in Ukraine stood at X ha, surging by 6.9% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the mustard seed harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Mustard Seed Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, overseas shipments of mustard seed were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mustard seed exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of mustard seed exports from Ukraine, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Hungary, France, Greece, Belgium and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +19.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for mustard seed exports from Ukraine, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+10.8% per year) and Poland (+3.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mustard seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 69% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 France (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mustard Seed Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, imports of mustard seed into Ukraine fell notably to X tons, dropping by -70.3% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 3,752% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mustard seed imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,914% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of mustard seed to Ukraine, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, mustard seed imports from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), threefold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kazakhstan stood at +26.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+32.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (+8.4% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mustard seed to Ukraine, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Kazakhstan stood at +41.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+40.1% per year) and the Czech Republic (+21.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mustard seed import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 57% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 120% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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