Germany: Rye Market 2024

Rye Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German rye market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. Rye consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Rye Production in Germany

In value terms, rye production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Rye production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average rye yield in Germany expanded to X tons per ha, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The rye yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Germany stood at X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to rye production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rye Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of rye, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rye exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of rye exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for rye exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), the United States ($X) and Denmark ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average rye export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Japan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Rye Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, rye imports into Germany fell significantly to X tons, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rye imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rye to Germany, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, rye imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Lithuania (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rye to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rye import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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