Mustard powder and prepared mustard market in Northern Europe, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for mustard powder and prepared mustard in Northern Europe expanded consistently from 22 000 tons in 2018 to nearly 31 000 tons by 2022. Growth was particularly strong in 2020, when the market increased by over 14% to 27 700 tons. After reaching a peak of 31 000 tons in 2022, the market stabilized in 2023 at 30 400 tons.

Domestic production more than doubled from 10 500 tons in 2018 to 17 100 tons in 2022, before easing to 16 200 tons in 2023. Imports remained the dominant supply source, fluctuating between 21 000 and 24 000 tons annually. Exports trended downward from 10 900 tons in 2018 to 8 000 tons in 2023, contributing to the net market growth.

In recent years, the market has seen increased activity from small and medium-sized producers in Sweden, offering a wider variety of mustard types including traditional and innovative flavors. Consumer trends have shifted towards homemade mustard and organic products, with new flavor variants such as orange-infused mustard launched in 2024. These developments point towards a diversifying product range and growing consumer interest in premium and artisanal options.

Production mustard powder and prepared mustard in Northern Europe

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Top producers of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2017-2020

World map of production of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2017-2020

Following two consecutive years of decline, Northern Europe's production of mustard powder and prepared mustard rebounded. In 2020, the region produced 16 429 tonnes, marking a significant 62.8% increase from the 10 095 tonnes recorded in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 54.5%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of 15.6%. The lowest production level was observed in 2019, which also saw the steepest annual decline of 3.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of contraction, the value of mustard powder and prepared mustard production in Northern Europe recovered. In 2020, output reached 38 007 thousand US dollars, representing a 47.6% rise compared to the previous year's 25 756 thousand US dollars. From 2017 to 2020, production value expanded by 40.5%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 12.0%. The smallest value was recorded in 2019, while the largest annual decrease occurred in 2018 at 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports mustard powder and prepared mustard from Northern Europe

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In 2020, Northern Europe exported 9 819 tonnes of mustard powder and prepared mustard, showing a modest 1.6% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, exports grew by 6.5%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The peak export volume was 10 863 tonnes in 2018, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 17.8%. In contrast, 2019 saw the most substantial decline at 11.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export market for mustard powder and prepared mustard in Northern Europe was highly diversified. The top three destinations—Norway (11.9% of exports), Germany (11.3%), and the Netherlands (9.9%)—collectively accounted for just 33.1% of total flows. The remaining 66.9% was distributed across a wide range of other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Northern Europe's export value of mustard powder and prepared mustard declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 22 715 thousand US dollars, down 7.9% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export value decreased by 3.2%, with a compound annual decline rate of 1.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 26 831 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 14.4%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 at 8.1%.

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

The value-based export structure from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diverse partner network. The United States (16.7% of export value), the Netherlands (7.5%), and Norway (7.1%) together made up only 31.4% of total flows. The majority, 68.6%, was spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports mustard powder and prepared mustard to Northern Europe

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Northern Europe imported 21 086 tonnes of mustard powder and prepared mustard in 2020, reflecting an 11.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 26.3%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 9.7%. The largest annual drop was 21.8% in 2018, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 at 6.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France (30.5% of import volume), the United States (15.5%), and Germany (12.8%) formed the core sources for Northern Europe's imports of mustard powder and prepared mustard. Together, these three countries accounted for 58.8% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the import value of mustard powder and prepared mustard in Northern Europe reached 40 251 thousand US dollars, down 3.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 16.9%, translating to an annualized decline of 6.0%. The lowest value was 39 779 thousand US dollars in 2018, which also experienced the steepest annual fall of 17.9%. The largest annual increase was 4.4% in 2019.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, France (30.8% of import value), the United States (14.6%), and Germany (10.9%) consistently led the import structure for mustard powder and prepared mustard in Northern Europe. These three countries jointly represented 56.2% of total import flows.

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

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