United Kingdom: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in the UK

The UK rye market reduced remarkably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -29.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Rye Production in the UK

In value terms, rye production reduced dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 160%. Rye production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of rye in the UK declined remarkably to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -17.4% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average rye yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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, approx. X ha of rye were harvested in the UK; with a decrease of -16.8% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to rye production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Rye Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, approx. X tons of rye were exported from the UK; rising by 32% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 405% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, rye exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 820%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for rye exports from the UK, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, rye exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland amounted to +41.3%.

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for rye exports from the UK, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ireland amounted to +38.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rye export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 197%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+49.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Rye Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, overseas purchases of rye increased by 38% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 320%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rye imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 339%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Ireland (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) were the main suppliers of rye imports to the UK, with a combined 77% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +241.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest rye suppliers to the UK were Germany ($X), Ireland ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Ireland, with a CAGR of +129.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average rye import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -31.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+44.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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