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Cereal germ market in Northern Europe

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern Europe" region includes following countries:

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Earlier Report Observations

The cereal germ market in Northern Europe experienced significant volume changes from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 239.6 thousand tons in 2018, consumption rose to 268.9 thousand tons in 2019, then eased to 262.7 thousand tons in 2020. After stabilizing near 265 thousand tons in 2021, the market expanded sharply to 302.0 thousand tons in 2022, before contracting to 253.2 thousand tons in 2023.

The surge in market volume to over 300 thousand tons in 2022 aligned with rising consumer demand for nutritious, high-fiber, and protein-enriched breakfast cereals, which increased the use of cereal germ in these value-added product segments. This trend toward healthier options supported market growth during the period.

The supply side remained shaped by established major producers and exporters from the European Union, including France, Austria, and the Netherlands. Their consistent presence as top exporters indicates a concentrated market structure where large companies influence production and trade flows.

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 Northern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 cereal germ in Northern Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cereal germ, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cereal germ, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Market behavior during these years was characterized by volatility. In 2017, volumes hit their lowest point, while they peaked in 2019, showing a top-to-bottom ratio of 4 times. In 2020, Northern Europe produced 263.3 K t of cereal germ, which was down by 3.7% compared to 2019. The maximum production value was recorded in 2019 at 273.4 K t. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a significant rise of 267.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	267.9%	8.0%	(3.7%)	56.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cereal germ from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, t

Exported cereal germ volumes from Northern Europe declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Northern Europe exported 2 625 t of cereal germ, down by 60.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 90.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 54.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.6%)	(60.7%)	(60.8%)	(54.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Poland consistently remained the main destinations for exports in kind, accounting for 60.0%, 11.1%, and 6.2% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 77.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Northern Europe's volume of cereal germ exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 311 K $ US, indicating a steep fall of 31.0% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 66.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.6%)	(43.2%)	(31.0%)	(30.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for exports in value terms were the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain. Together, they accounted for 54.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cereal germ to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, t

Cereal germ imports into Northern Europe declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Northern Europe imported a total of 2 010 t of cereal germ, constituting a modest decline of 7.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 47.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.4%)	(38.2%)	(7.5%)	(19.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

The partner structure of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was fragmented. Germany accounted for 31.7% of imports, the Netherlands for 10.6%, and India for 1.8%. Together, these three countries represented only 44.2% of total flows, with no single country achieving a dominant share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Northern Europe imported a total of 2 713 K $ US of cereal germ, remaining relatively flat year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 19.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 710 K $ US, while the maximum value occurred in 2018 at 3 705 K $ US. The largest decline was in 2019 at 26.9%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 10.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.3%	(26.9%)	0.1%	(6.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of imports in value terms was scattered. Germany accounted for 27.5% of imports, the Netherlands for 10.7%, and Australia for 6.5%. Together, these three countries represented just 44.8% of total flows, with no partner standing out as clearly dominant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io