Wheat and meslin flour market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Austrian wheat and meslin flour market volume showed considerable variability, peaking at 452 thousand tons in 2021 before declining over the next two years and recovering to 442 thousand tons in 2024. Production mirrored this pattern, dropping notably in 2022 and 2023.

Market growth in 2021 coincided with an increase in the organic share of total grain milling to 11.5%, supported by good wheat quality for pasta production. These factors encouraged processing and contributed to a rise in production to 424 thousand tons and market volume to 452 thousand tons.

The market contraction in 2022 was primarily driven by the sharp rise in wheat prices following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which doubled prices over two years and reduced volume demand. In 2023, a decline in the number of bakery businesses to 1,024 further dampened flour consumption, pulling the market volume down to 381 thousand tons. The market rebounded to 442 thousand tons in 2024 without specific reported events.

Production wheat and meslin flour in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Austria's wheat and meslin flour production was valued at 176.1 million US dollars, representing a moderate increase of 7.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 14.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 1.1%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018, reaching 8.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Following two years of growth, Austria's wheat and meslin flour production volume declined. In 2020, the country produced 371.7 thousand tonnes, down 7.2% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 5.5%, with an average annual decline of 1.9%. The peak was in 2019, with 400.7 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 1.6%.

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

Exports wheat and meslin flour from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Wheat and meslin flour exports from Austria fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 49,527 tonnes, showing a modest decrease of 5.5% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 20.4%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 7.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and Croatia were the primary markets for Austria's wheat and meslin flour exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 28.5% of exports, Slovenia for 18.3%, and Croatia for 14.6%. Together, these three countries represented 61.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Austria's wheat and meslin flour exports in value terms increased. In 2020, exports totaled 22,171 thousand US dollars, up 2.3% from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 21,677 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and Croatia formed the core of Austria's wheat and meslin flour exports in value terms. Germany held 30.2% of exports, Slovenia 16.4%, and Croatia 11.8%. Combined, these markets accounted for 58.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports wheat and meslin flour to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of decline, Austria's wheat and meslin flour imports in volume terms rose. In 2020, imports reached 81,986 tonnes, marking a moderate increase of 9.4% compared to 2019. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 74,911 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 5.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany dominated Austria's wheat and meslin flour imports in volume terms, capturing 80.2% of total flows. The remaining imports were spread across a fragmented group of other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's wheat and meslin flour imports were valued at 33,116 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate gain of 8.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 11.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.4%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, reaching 10.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Switzerland together accounted for 87.4% of Austria's wheat and meslin flour imports in value terms. Other countries contributed to a diversified but less significant portion of the import flows.

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

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