Benelux: Rye Market 2024

Rye Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Benelux rye market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rye Production in Benelux

In value terms, rye production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the Netherlands (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

The average rye yield reached X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the rye yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

The rye harvested area contracted to X ha in 2022, which is down by X% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then shrank in the following year.

Rye Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, the amount of rye exported in Benelux skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% on 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rye exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the major exporter of rye, constituting X% of total exports. Luxembourg (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (X%).

Exports from the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (X%) and Luxembourg (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Luxembourg and Belgium increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest rye supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, rye exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Rye Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, purchases abroad of rye decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rye imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to rye imports into the Netherlands stood at X%. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Belgium (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rye in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

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