Germany: Durum Wheat Market 2024

Durum Wheat Market Size in Germany

The German durum wheat market declined slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Germany

In value terms, durum wheat production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of durum wheat in Germany declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average durum wheat yield reached the maximum level 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.

The durum wheat harvested area in Germany was estimated at X ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The durum wheat harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of durum wheat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from Germany, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, durum wheat exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Luxembourg (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for durum wheat exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Luxembourg ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, durum wheat imports into Germany declined rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, durum wheat imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, 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 increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of durum wheat imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, Hungary, Belgium, the Netherlands, the United States and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest durum wheat suppliers to Germany were France ($X), Slovakia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, Hungary, Belgium, the Netherlands, the United States and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, 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

In 2022, the average durum wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild 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, durum wheat import price increased by X% against 2017 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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