Wheat and meslin flour and cereals market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Estonian market for wheat and meslin flour and cereals expanded in volume from 49 185 t to 52 300 t. This growth was underpinned by the Estonian Agricultural and Trade Chamber (EPKK), which actively promoted a stable and competitive business environment for grain producers and processors. The market presence of Scandagra Eesti, a major player securing grain for export and feed production, further reinforced market stability during these years.

The year 2022 saw the implementation of the EU's new organic production and labeling regulation, alongside the establishment of the Food Security Crisis Preparedness and Response Mechanism (EFSCM) to mitigate supply chain disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine. These developments, combined with growing consumer awareness of gluten intolerance and celiac disease, contributed to a peak market value of 28.6 million USD in 2023, even as physical volume slightly declined. EPKK continued its quarterly market monitoring, while Scandagra emphasized risk management in a volatile climate.

By 2024, tightening food safety and labeling legislation coincided with a contraction in market volume to 51 352 t and a drop in value to 24.4 million USD, reflecting the impact of stricter regulatory frameworks on production and trade.

Production wheat and meslin flour and cereals in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Estonia's output of wheat and meslin flour and cereals was valued at 20 883 thousand US dollars, marking a modest 8.4% increase from 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 19 260 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2018-2021

World map of production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2018-2021

Estonia's production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 57 113 tonnes, reflecting a 2.0% contraction from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports wheat and meslin flour and cereals from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

Wheat and meslin flour and cereals exports from Estonia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Estonia exported 12 207 tonnes, showing a significant 21.3% drop compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 30.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, Latvia, and Malta were the main destinations for Estonia's wheat and meslin flour and cereals exports in kind. Finland accounted for 40.0% of exports, Latvia for 32.8%, and Malta for 19.5%, together representing 92.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Foreign supplies of wheat and meslin flour and cereals from Estonia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 4 577 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial 11.6% drop from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 26.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, Latvia, and Malta were the primary destinations for Estonia's wheat and meslin flour and cereals exports in value terms. Finland accounted for 44.0% of exports, Latvia for 26.7%, and Malta for 21.3%, together absorbing 92.1% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Imports wheat and meslin flour and cereals to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, foreign supplies of wheat and meslin flour and cereals to Estonia declined. In 2021, imports totaled 7 394 tonnes, reflecting a moderate 9.4% drop from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 5.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 8 166 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 10.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia and Finland were the dominant sources for Estonia's wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports in kind, jointly accounting for 84.6% of total import flows, with the remainder going to other markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Wheat and meslin flour and cereals shipments to Estonia from abroad increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Estonia imported approximately 3 072 thousand US dollars worth of these products, constituting a substantial 12.3% rise from the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 544 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 8.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Finland, and Sweden played leading roles in Estonia's wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports in value terms. Latvia accounted for 52.5% of imports, Finland for 20.7%, and Sweden for 8.1%, together representing 81.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021