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Poppy Seed Market Size in the UK
The UK poppy seed market fell slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -4.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Poppy Seed Production in the UK
In value terms, poppy seed production dropped remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 524,866,100%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.
The average yield of poppy seed in the UK amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, 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, the total area harvested in terms of poppy seed production in the UK totaled less than X ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.
Poppy Seed Exports
Exports from the UK
In 2022, approx. X tons of poppy seed were exported from the UK; with a decrease of -42.6% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 167% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, poppy seed exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 149%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for poppy seed exports from the UK, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, poppy seed exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), twofold. Ireland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.9% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +34.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+126.8% per year) and Ireland (+12.0% per year).
In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for poppy seed exports from the UK, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 9.7% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands totaled +35.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+97.9% per year) and Ireland (+14.5% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the average poppy seed export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 19%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 the United States (+44.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Poppy Seed Imports
Imports into the UK
Poppy seed imports into the UK fell to X tons in 2022, declining by -5.2% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 183%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, poppy seed imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 263%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of poppy seed imports to the UK, with a combined 81% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Turkey, Germany, Belgium, Australia and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +74.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest poppy seed suppliers to the UK were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 73% share of total imports. Turkey, the Czech Republic, Germany, India, Belgium and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.
Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +61.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 poppy seed import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -10.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, poppy seed import price decreased by -28.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+24.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the poppy seed market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 296 - Poppy seed
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
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