Triticale market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The triticale market in Eastern Europe expanded from 5.9 million tons in 2018 to 7.7 million tons in 2020. This growth was supported by increased planting areas and the introduction of new, more resilient varieties, which improved yields and broadened triticale's use in animal feed and alcohol production. Major grain traders, such as the Russian Grain Company RTO, actively purchased grain, ensuring steady demand.

Market volume dipped to 6.7 million tons in 2021 but recovered to 7.0 million tons in 2022. The rebound in 2022 was facilitated by state support programs and the release of new varieties with enhanced yield and durability traits, stimulating demand from feed manufacturers.

In 2023, the market contracted to 6.7 million tons. Throughout the period, advancements in breeding and the growing role of large agro-companies influenced grain availability and quality, although market volumes experienced fluctuations in some years.

Production triticale in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of triticale, 2017-2020

World map of production of triticale, 2017-2020

Triticale production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 8 807 thousand tons of triticale, marking a robust 23.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 6 384 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 24.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Triticale production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 700 million US dollars, representing a 23.2% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value rose by 13.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 320 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 11.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports triticale from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. In 2019, triticale exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) reached their lowest point at 378 thousand tons, with the largest decline of 15.7% recorded that year. By 2020, exports surged to 1 098 thousand tons, representing a sharp 190.3% increase compared to 2019. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2019 was 2.9 times.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Spain accounted for the majority of triticale exports in kind from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia), while other markets played a less significant role.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. In 2019, export values reached their lowest point at 73.2 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 21.1% recorded that year. By 2020, foreign triticale supplies from the region amounted to 212.0 million US dollars, representing a steep 189.6% increase compared to 2019. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2019 was 2.9 times.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany and Spain formed the dominant markets for triticale exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 81.7% of total flows, while other countries represented the remaining share.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports triticale to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) imported approximately 10 thousand tons of triticale, reflecting a slight 2.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 11.6%, with a compound annual decrease rate of 4.0%. The lowest import level was recorded in 2018 at 8 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 30.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 30.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Throughout 2017-2020, Lithuania (15.0% of imports in kind), Germany (6.7%), and Austria (1.6%) played leading roles in triticale imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia), jointly accounting for 23.3% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, triticale deliveries to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were valued at 3.0 million US dollars, reflecting a 0.7% decline compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import values decreased by 5.5%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2.6 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 17.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 15.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Lithuania (14.8% of imports in value terms), Germany (9.5%), and Austria (4.7%) played notable but not dominant roles as triticale suppliers to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia), with their combined share reaching 29.0% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020