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Buckwheat market in Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the buckwheat market volume in Asia grew from 679 thousand tons to 818.5 thousand tons, despite a decline to 640.2 thousand tons in 2020. This expansion was influenced by trade policy adjustments in a key producing country. Russia's temporary ban on buckwheat exports in 2021 redirected supplies, while a subsequent surge in Russian exports to China in 2023 supported higher regional import volumes.

Buckwheat production in Asia remained between 605 and 659 thousand tons, peaking in 2022, a period characterized by high harvests and saturated stocks in Russia. Imports into Asia rose sharply to 187.3 thousand tons in 2023 and further to 278.8 thousand tons in 2024, coinciding with record Russian export volumes even as the country reported a reduction in sown area for the crop.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production buckwheat in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of buckwheat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of buckwheat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's buckwheat production has been declining for three years in a row. In 2020, the region produced 605.0 K t of buckwheat, which was 2.1% less than in 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11.2%, averaging an annual decrease of 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.2%)	(0.1%)	(2.1%)	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Asia's buckwheat production has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 028 M $ US, marking an 11.7% drop compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value declined by 52.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -21.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.2%)	(16.7%)	(11.7%)	(21.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports buckwheat from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Asia's buckwheat exports reached 16.0 K t, up by 66.4% from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 21.2%, with an annualized rate of -7.6%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 9.6 K t, while the peak was in 2018 at 22.5 K t. The sharpest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 57.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.5%	(57.1%)	66.4%	(7.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, France, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, were the key partners for Asia's buckwheat exports in kind. Ukraine accounted for 18.5% of exports, France for 3.2%, and Asia, not elsewhere specified for 1.2%, together making up 22.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Buckwheat exports from Asia have declined for two consecutive years. In 2020, the export value was 14 346 K $ US, down by 12.3% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 19.6%, with an annualized decrease of 7.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 17 907 K $ US, and the largest increase in that year was 0.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	(8.6%)	(12.3%)	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Asia's buckwheat was exported to numerous countries, with even the top destinations—Ukraine, France, and Asia, not elsewhere specified—accounting for only 18.5% of total export value combined.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports buckwheat to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Asia's buckwheat imports declined. In 2020, the region imported 51.3 K t, a sharp drop of 50.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 12.7%, with an annualized rate of -4.4%. The peak was in 2019 at 102.5 K t, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 41.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	41.3%	23.4%	(50.0%)	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, the United States, and Ukraine were the main sources for Asia's buckwheat imports in kind. Russia contributed 41.7% of imports, the United States 19.9%, and Ukraine 3.0%, together representing 64.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of gains, Asia's buckwheat imports in value terms declined. In 2020, imports stood at 34 564 K $ US, falling by 31.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 25.8%, with an annualized rate of -9.5%. The maximum value was in 2019 at 50 645 K $ US, and the largest increase that year was 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.2%	7.4%	(31.8%)	(9.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017-2020, the United States, Russia, and Brazil were the leading sources for Asia's buckwheat imports in value terms. The United States accounted for 31.8% of imports, Russia for 28.5%, and Brazil for 2.4%, together making up 62.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io