Triticale market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the triticale market volume in the CIS expanded from 1 418 thousand tonnes to 1 858 thousand tonnes. This growth was driven by active production increases in Russia as farmers showed growing interest in new varieties and prospects for the crop. In 2018, state-owned Russian Trading Organization (RTO) conducted procurement campaigns, supporting market activity. The following year, sown areas in Russia rose by 4%, and new triticale varieties were registered in Ukraine, indicating continued development in seed breeding and variety assortment.

Market volume dropped sharply to 1 314 thousand tonnes in 2021, reflecting a broader decline in grain harvests across Russia, which fell by 10.2% that year. A recovery followed in 2022, with volume reaching 1 505 thousand tonnes, fueled by rising demand for triticale in feed applications and improved baking technologies that incorporated triticale flour. During this period, seed companies actively offered new high-yield varieties such as 'Tikhon' and 'Khleborob', supporting production capabilities.

In 2023, the market contracted again to 1 305 thousand tonnes. Throughout the observed period, the sector saw ongoing seed‑breeding improvements, including the registration of new varieties in Ukraine, and legislative updates to Russia’s seed‑growing law that took effect in September 2023, shaping the regulatory environment for triticale cultivation.

Production triticale in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of triticale, 2017-2020

World map of production of triticale, 2017-2020

Triticale production in the CIS increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 1 856 K t of triticale, marking an 11.3% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 12%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 418 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 32.8%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 17.7% growth.

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

Exports triticale from CIS

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their peak in 2018 and fell to their lowest point in 2020, representing a 92-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the CIS exported 43 t of triticale, a sharp decline of 97.6% compared to 2019. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 997 t, which also saw the largest increase of 83.4%.

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

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. The highest export value was recorded in 2018, while the lowest was in 2020, reflecting a 10.6-fold gap. In 2020, cross-border shipments of triticale from the CIS totaled 128 K $ US, indicating a year-over-year reduction of 78.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 354 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 66.6%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Ukraine was the single largest buyer of triticale from the CIS, accounting for 0.5% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports triticale to CIS

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, the CIS imported 1 915 t of triticale, up by 6.1% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 16.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.9%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 805 t, which also saw the largest decline of 51.8%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 747 t, which experienced the largest increase of 62.8%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Ukraine and Poland formed the core group of markets for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 7.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The volume of triticale imports to the CIS declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 587 K $ US, constituting an 8.9% fall compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 35.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -13.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 317 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 45.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 51.1% drop.

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

During 2017–2020, Poland (14.1% of imports in value terms), Ukraine (4.3% of imports in value terms), and Austria (1.0% of imports in value terms) were important suppliers of triticale to the CIS. However, their combined share reached only 19.4% of total imports in value terms, with the remaining 80.6% distributed among many other partners.

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

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