In 2023, European cereals exports were led by France, contributing significantly at 33.42 million metric tons, though it experienced a slight decrease of 6.5% year-on-year. Germany and Romania also figured prominently with positive growth at approximately 5.5% each. Poland and Lithuania showed remarkable growth around 15%, signaling expanding roles in the market. Other countries with notable increases include Croatia, Latvia, and Estonia. On the other end, Portugal and Bosnia faced declines, while Malta surprisingly saw a major upswing of 34.82%.
Looking ahead, keep an eye on emerging export leaders like Lithuania and Latvia, whose growing capacity indicates potential shifts in the European cereals market landscape. Additionally, geopolitical factors and climate change impacts on harvests may significantly influence future trends in crops availability and export volumes. Diversification and innovation in agricultural technologies could be key to sustaining and potentially increasing Europe’s competitive edge in cereals exports.
Top countries in Cereals Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 33,420 | 2023 | +0.16% | -0.065% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 15,850 | 2023 | -0.34% | +5.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 15,700 | 2023 | +10.07% | +5.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 10,710 | 2023 | +3.6% | +14.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 8,190 | 2023 | +9.54% | +5.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 7,680 | 2023 | +1.65% | +5.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 4,650 | 2023 | +4.83% | +14.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 4,450 | 2023 | +1.35% | +2.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 4,380 | 2023 | +2.68% | +5.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 4,110 | 2023 | +4.08% | +8.17% | View data |
