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Wheat and meslin flour market in Estonia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the wheat and meslin flour market in Estonia increased from 42 thousand tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 48.9 thousand tonnes in 2022, reflecting a gradual expansion of domestic consumption over the period.

After 2022, market volume moderated to 46.6 thousand tonnes by 2024. In value terms, the market experienced significant growth from $14.4 million in 2018 to $25.8 million in 2023, indicating rising prices, before declining to $22 million in 2024.

Domestic production remained stable at around 53–54 thousand tonnes annually, while exports fell from 17.4 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 10.5 thousand tonnes in 2022.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Estonia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wheat and meslin flour in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Estonia, the production value of wheat and meslin flour reached 19 362 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a 9.3% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 5.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 17 716 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 3.4% occurring that same year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.1%	(3.4%)	9.3%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Estonia produced 53 345 tonnes of wheat and meslin flour, representing a slight year-over-year decrease of 1.1%. The lowest production volume was in 2019 at 52 589 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 53 921 tonnes. The largest decline of 1.7% occurred in 2019, followed by the largest increase of 2.5% in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.7%)	2.5%	(1.1%)	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat and meslin flour from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

Estonia's exports of wheat and meslin flour declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 12 188 tonnes, down 21.1% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 30%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.0%)	(1.5%)	(21.1%)	(11.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, Latvia, and Malta consistently led Estonia's export structure in kind, accounting for 39.9%, 32.9%, and 19.6% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 92.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Estonia's cross-border shipments of wheat and meslin flour declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, export value amounted to 4 563 thousand US dollars, an 11.1% decrease year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 25.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.9%)	(5.3%)	(11.1%)	(9.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, Finland, Latvia, and Malta accounted for the largest shares of Estonia's export value, with 43.8%, 27.0%, and 21.5%, respectively. Combined, these three markets made up 92.3% of total export flows in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wheat and meslin flour to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Estonia's imports of wheat and meslin flour increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 6 884 tonnes, up 2.4% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 16.1%, equating to an average annual rate of 5.1%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 5 637 tonnes, with the largest decline of 4.9% that year. The largest increase of 19.3% occurred in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.9%)	19.3%	2.4%	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia and Finland consistently dominated Estonia's imports in kind, together accounting for 85.6% of total imports. This indicates a high concentration of supply, with a long tail of smaller markets making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Estonia's import value of wheat and meslin flour rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports stood at 2 812 thousand US dollars, a 17.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 24.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 2 145 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 4.8% that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.8%)	11.7%	17.4%	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Latvia, Finland, and Sweden remained Estonia's principal suppliers in value terms, accounting for 53.9%, 22.5%, and 9.4% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 85.8% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io