Europe: Poppy Seed Market 2024

Poppy Seed Market Size in Europe

The Europe poppy seed market reduced to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poppy Seed Production in Europe

In value terms, poppy seed production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the Czech Republic (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Hungary, Croatia, Germany and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of poppy seed in Europe fell to X kg per ha, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the poppy seed yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, the poppy seed harvested area in Europe was estimated at X ha, stabilizing at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poppy Seed Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of poppy seed increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, poppy seed exports shrank to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic represented the key exporter of poppy seed in Europe, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Austria (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports.

Exports from the Czech Republic decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Slovakia (X%), Poland (X%) and Hungary (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovakia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Austria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (X%), Spain (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland and Slovakia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the largest poppy seed supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Czech Republic amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated moderate growth 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, poppy seed export price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Austria ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Poppy Seed Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, the amount of poppy seed imported in Europe stood at X tons, with an increase of X% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, poppy seed imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented the major importers of poppy seed in Europe, together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Slovakia (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), the UK (X tons), France (X tons) and Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate expansion 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, poppy seed import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

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