Eastern Europe: Non-Wheat Groats Market 2024

Non-Wheat Groats Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European non-wheat groats market contracted to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a drastic downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Wheat Groats Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, non-wheat groats production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Wheat Groats Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, overseas shipments of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-wheat groats exports rose sharply to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Ukraine (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Romania (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest non-wheat groats supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a X% share.

In Poland, non-wheat groats exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Hungary (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, non-wheat groats export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Wheat Groats Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, imports of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) in Eastern Europe was estimated at X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-wheat groats imports rose modestly to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of non-wheat groats imports in 2023 were Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-wheat groats importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Romania ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Hungary, Lithuania, Belarus and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. Import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, non-wheat groats import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform