EU: Non-Wheat Flour Market 2024

Non-Wheat Flour Market Size in the EU

The EU non-wheat flour market stood at $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Non-Wheat Flour Production in the EU

In value terms, non-wheat flour production dropped modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Non-Wheat Flour Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of non-wheat flours, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, non-wheat flour exports expanded markedly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the four major exporters of non-wheat flours, namely Germany, Italy, Belgium and France, represented more than half of total export. Portugal (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Spain (X tons), Romania (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Austria (X tons), Estonia (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest non-wheat flour supplying countries in the European Union were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. France, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Latvia, Austria, Romania, Estonia and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible 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 flour export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Non-Wheat Flour Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X tons of non-wheat flours were imported in the European Union; with an increase of X% on 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-wheat flour imports rose rapidly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated strong growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the key importers of non-wheat flours, together achieving X% of total imports. The following importers - Romania (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Greece (X tons), Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-wheat flour importing markets in the European Union were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Belgium, Italy, Poland, Austria, Portugal, Romania, Greece, Sweden and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Greece, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform