EU: Poppy Seed Market 2024

Poppy Seed Market Size in the EU

The EU poppy seed market shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated tangible 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Poppy Seed Production in the EU

In value terms, poppy seed production dropped slightly 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% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat 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 comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for 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 the European Union fell modestly to X kg per ha, declining by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the poppy seed yield hit record highs 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 total area harvested in terms of poppy seed production in the European Union reached X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to poppy seed production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poppy Seed Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of poppy seed increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, poppy seed exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a noticeable expansion 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic was the key exporter of poppy seed in the European Union, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Spain (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (X%), the Netherlands (X%), France (X%), Austria (X%), Slovakia (X%) and Hungary (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to poppy seed exports from the Czech Republic stood at X%. 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 the European Union, 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. Poland (X p.p.) and Slovakia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Spain and the Netherlands saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In the Czech Republic, poppy seed exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. 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

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible 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 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 reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of poppy seed were imported in the European Union; increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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, poppy seed imports declined to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a temperate 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) represented the key importers of poppy seed, together making up X% of total imports. France (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated measured 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 import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. 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 Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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