Mustard powder and prepared mustard market in Southern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the mustard powder and prepared mustard market in Southern Europe saw a steady contraction, with volume dropping from 23,380 t to 12,173 t and value declining from 34.5 million USD to 24.5 million USD. This period coincided with significant shifts in international mustard trade, where major importers like the United States, France, and Germany drove global transaction volumes, affecting supply dynamics in the region.

In 2022, Italian authorities issued alerts about mustard contamination in grains, leading to stricter control measures and labeling requirements. These disruptions temporarily constrained product availability, contributing to a further decrease in market volume to 11,147 t. However, the market value rose sharply to 38.1 million USD, partly due to French companies' control over production to maintain higher prices in the regional market.

By 2023, the market rebounded to 14,254 t in volume and 52.5 million USD in value. This recovery was supported by growing consumer demand for organic and natural products, as well as regulatory adjustments in the EU concerning food labeling and safety, which helped stabilize supply chains and encourage premium segment growth.

Production mustard powder and prepared mustard in Southern Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

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

In Southern Europe, production of mustard powder and prepared mustard reached 4,527 tonnes in 2020, marking an 8.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.9%. The most significant production increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 1.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of mustard powder and prepared mustard production in Southern Europe was $12,267,000 in 2020, representing a slight reduction of 0.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 4%, averaging an annual increase of 1.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $10,151,000, while the highest was in 2019 at $12,359,000. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 13.9%, whereas the largest increase was in 2019, surging by 21.8%.

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

Exports mustard powder and prepared mustard from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, t

Exports of mustard powder and prepared mustard from Southern Europe have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 5,487 tonnes, reflecting a 2.7% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 117.7%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 29.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Australia were the top buyers of mustard powder and prepared mustard from Southern Europe, accounting for 13.9%, 8.3%, and 5.6% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they made up 27.9% of total exports, indicating a diverse market with many smaller partners.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of mustard powder and prepared mustard from Southern Europe have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the value of these exports was $14,870,000, up 11.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 155.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 36.6%.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that exports of mustard powder and prepared mustard from Southern Europe in value terms were not heavily concentrated. The Netherlands, Australia, and the United Kingdom accounted for 13.7%, 11.0%, and 7.6% of exports, respectively, totaling just 32.2% of overall flows.

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

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

Imports mustard powder and prepared mustard to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, t

The import market for mustard powder and prepared mustard in Southern Europe showed an unstable trend over the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 15,334 tonnes, down 9.2% from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 22,002 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 23.2%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, rising by 82.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Germany were the leading suppliers of mustard powder and prepared mustard to Southern Europe, accounting for 28.1%, 21.6%, and 19.2% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they supplied 68.8% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, imports of mustard powder and prepared mustard into Southern Europe declined. In 2020, import value amounted to $26,466,000, down 1.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 10.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at $26,746,000, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 9.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—France, Germany, and the Netherlands—collectively accounted for 60.3% of the total import value of mustard powder and prepared mustard into Southern Europe.

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

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