Triticale market in Luxembourg

Earlier Report Observations

The triticale market volume in Luxembourg showed considerable variation from 2018 to 2023. After an initial increase to 21 628 tonnes in 2019, the market contracted to 18 355 tonnes in 2020. It partially recovered to 19 011 tonnes in 2021 before a major expansion to 27 228 tonnes in 2022, the highest point in the period. This was followed by a decline to 22 785 tonnes in 2023.

Broader European developments are relevant for the market context. The 2024 reform of the Common Agricultural Policy provided EU member states, including Luxembourg, with more flexibility while introducing strengthened environmental conditions. Furthermore, a sharp decline in organic triticale collection in France and a 25% increase in the use of organic triticale in animal feed, driven by organic wheat shortages, are influencing regional supply and demand. Stricter EU-wide regulations on maximum ergot content in cereals, enforced since 2022, also continue to affect quality standards for triticale.

Production triticale in Luxembourg

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of triticale, 2017-2020

World map of production of triticale, 2017-2020

Luxembourg's triticale production declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 25 770 tonnes, marking an 11.0% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 8.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 28 960 tonnes, while the largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018 with a 15.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Luxembourg in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Luxembourg's triticale production value declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 5 418 thousand US dollars, representing a 9.7% drop compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 21.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 6 507 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 45.9%.

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

Exports triticale from Luxembourg

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Luxembourg's triticale export volumes declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 8 150 tonnes, down 5.1% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 29.4%, averaging a 9.0% annual growth rate. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 585 tonnes, with the largest year-over-year increase occurring in 2018 at 29.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany remained the primary market for Luxembourg's triticale exports in volume terms, accounting for 77.6% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among various other destinations.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Luxembourg's triticale export value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 713 thousand US dollars, a 3.7% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value rose by 44.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.0%. The peak value was in 2018 at 1 946 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 64.1%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with an 8.6% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical distribution of triticale exports in value terms was heavily dominated by Germany, which held a 73.8% share of total flows. Other trading partners accounted for relatively minor portions.

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

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

Imports triticale to Luxembourg

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Luxembourg's triticale imports stood at 735 tonnes, a 41.3% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 50.3%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 20.8%. The largest year-over-year increase was recorded in 2019 at 16.6%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Germany and France dominated Luxembourg's triticale imports in volume, together accounting for 83.7% of total flows. Other sources made smaller individual contributions.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Luxembourg imported 208 thousand US dollars worth of triticale in 2020, which is 36.8% less than in the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 span, import value decreased by 31.7%, with a compound annual decline rate of 12.0%. The highest import value was in 2019 at 330 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 40.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and France consistently represented 80.2% of Luxembourg's triticale imports in value terms, indicating a high concentration of trade. The remainder was spread across a range of smaller markets.

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

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