In 2023, Germany dominated global rye imports with a volume of 416 thousand metric tons despite a decline of 4.62%. The US and Latvia followed, importing 265 and 151 thousand metric tons respectively. Notable growth was seen in Slovakia and Bangladesh with increases of 7.39% and 5.92% respectively. Countries like Belgium and Spain experienced significant declines of over 10%. Austria and Hungary maintained stable import levels. Over the past five years, several European countries have experienced fluctuations in rye import volume, exhibiting an average annual growth rate with notably diversified market dynamics.
Future trends worth monitoring include technological advances in agriculture that may affect rye production and import needs, as well as geopolitical changes impacting trade agreements and currency exchange rates. Additionally, climate change impacts on crop yields could play a critical role in shaping rye import volumes across different regions.
Top countries in Rye Import Volume by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 416 | 2023 | -1.65% | -4.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 265 | 2023 | +0.76% | -1.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 151 | 2023 | +5.59% | -0.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 57 | 2023 | +5.56% | +0.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 55 | 2023 | -9.84% | -9.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belarus | 48 | 2023 | +4.35% | +3.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 44 | 2023 | -2.22% | -5.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 25 | 2023 | -3.85% | +0.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 24 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 23 | 2023 | 0% | +0.89% | View data |
