Poland Leads Global Rye Exports with 1.1 Mt – Key Insights

Cereals

Abstract

The latest data on rye exports shows that Poland was the largest exporter in 2021, exporting 1.1 Mt. Looking at the trends so far, Poland is a major producer of rye, and its abundant supplies are reflected in its exports. Other major rye exporters include Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan, but Poland maintains its position as the largest exporter. Rye export volumes tend to fluctuate due to factors such as fluctuations in demand and climatic conditions, but Poland’s geographical location and developed agricultural infrastructure have ensured a stable supply. The region’s rye exports play an important role in international markets and are an essential component of global grain trade.

Rye export volume (worldwide)

Between 1961 and 2021, the world’s rye exports show various characteristics. In particular, in 1995, Germany achieved a record export volume of 2.24 Mt, but the trend has changed since then. German exports have fallen to 18.6% compared to the peak. Several factors influence this change. Firstly, changes in global agricultural policies and economic conditions. Climate change and advances in agricultural technology also have an impact. In addition, the rise of other rye-producing countries and changes in demand also affect the export volume. For example, Eastern European countries such as Poland, Russia and Ukraine play an important role in rye production and export volumes. Rye exports and imports occupy an important position in the world grain market and are constantly adapting to changes in international economic and agricultural policies.

Rye export volume (worldwide)
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The maximum is 1.46G[2021] of China, and the current value is about 97.8%

Rye export volume (latest year, countries around the world)

The 2021 data on global rye exports and imports reveal several characteristics and trends. First, it is notable that Poland was the largest exporter, exporting 1.1 Mt. Poland is a major producer of rye, and its abundant supply is reflected in its exports. Meanwhile, the average export volume was 37.5 kt, which suggests that many countries are involved in grain exports and imports. The total export volume of rye was 2.48 Mt, indicating a global demand. Since rye is mainly used as an ingredient in bread and products, countries around the world export and import it to meet demand. This balance between supply and demand can be affected by factors such as changes in climatic conditions and agricultural policies. Rye exports and imports play an important role in global grain trade and are sensitive to economic developments in the international market.

Rye export volume (latest year, countries around the world)
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The maximum is 1.43G of China, the average is 58.5M, and the total is 3.8G

Rye exports (continental)

The data on rye exports in 1961 show some interesting features. Firstly, the largest overall export volume for that year was recorded in Europe, at 2.96 Mt. This figure indicates that European countries played a leading role in rye production and export at that time. It is also noteworthy that the export volume at this time was the largest it is today, suggesting that the demand and supply balance at that time may have been different than it is today. Other features include the fact that Europe was the main exporting region for rye, and that the global agricultural and economic situation in 1961 influenced rye exports. This data is a valuable source of information for understanding the historical evolution of world agriculture and international trade.

Rye exports (continental)
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The maximum is the latest one, 4.72G of Asia

Rye exports (latest year, continental)

From the data on rye export volumes in 2021, several interesting features emerge. Firstly, it is noticeable that Europe is the largest export region overall. With 2.31Mt, the region plays a leading role in the international market for rye. This shows that Europe still occupies an important position in rye production and export. Also, the average export volume of 826kt suggests that international trade of rye is carried out by many countries. Furthermore, the total export volume of 2.48Mt shows that there is a demand for rye around the world and exports are being carried out to meet it. These features show that rye is a cereal of global importance and that many countries are working together to balance supply and demand in the international market.

Rye exports (latest year, continental)
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The maximum is 4.72G of Asia, the average is 1.47G, and the total is 7.37G

Main data

Others(Rye, Population) [G]
World Asia Lower-middle-income countries Upper-middle-income countries Southern Asia Net Food Importing Developing Countries Eastern Asia China India Africa
2022 7.98 4.72 3.45 2.56 1.43 1.43
2021 7.91 4.68 3.41 2.55 1.99 1.7 1.66 1.46 1.41 1.37
2020 7.84 4.65 3.37 2.54 1.97 1.67 1.66 1.46 1.4 1.34
2019 7.76 4.61 3.33 2.53 1.95 1.63 1.66 1.45 1.38 1.3
2018 7.68 4.57 3.28 2.52 1.93 1.59 1.66 1.45 1.37 1.26
2017 7.6 4.53 3.24 2.5 1.9 1.56 1.65 1.44 1.35 1.23
2016 7.51 4.48 3.19 2.48 1.88 1.53 1.64 1.43 1.34 1.2
2015 7.43 4.44 3.14 2.46 1.86 1.5 1.63 1.43 1.32 1.17
2014 7.34 4.39 3.1 2.44 1.83 1.46 1.62 1.42 1.31 1.14
2013 7.25 4.35 3.05 2.42 1.81 1.43 1.61 1.41 1.29 1.11
2012 7.16 4.3 3.01 2.4 1.79 1.4 1.6 1.4 1.27 1.08
2011 7.07 4.25 2.96 2.38 1.76 1.34 1.59 1.39 1.26 1.02
2010 6.99 4.2 2.91 2.36 1.74 1.31 1.58 1.38 1.24 0.99
2009 6.9 4.09 2.87 2.35 1.66 1.21 1.58 1.38 1.22 0.91
2008 6.81 4.04 2.82 2.33 1.64 1.19 1.58 1.37 1.21 0.89
2007 6.73 4 2.78 2.31 1.61 1.17 1.57 1.36 1.19 0.87
2006 6.64 3.96 2.74 2.29 1.59 1.14 1.56 1.36 1.17 0.85
2005 6.56 3.91 2.69 2.28 1.57 1.12 1.55 1.35 1.15 0.83
2004 6.48 3.87 2.65 2.26 1.55 1.1 1.54 1.34 1.14 0.81
2003 6.39 3.83 2.6 2.24 1.52 1.08 1.53 1.33 1.12 0.79
2002 6.31 3.78 2.56 2.23 1.5 1.06 1.52 1.32 1.1 0.77
2001 6.23 3.74 2.51 2.21 1.47 1.03 1.51 1.32 1.08 0.75
2000 6.15 3.69 2.47 2.19 1.45 1.01 1.51 1.31 1.06 0.74
1999 6.07 3.65 2.42 2.17 1.42 0.99 1.5 1.3 1.04 0.72
1998 5.99 3.6 2.38 2.16 1.4 0.97 1.49 1.29 1.02 0.7
1997 5.91 3.56 2.33 2.14 1.37 0.95 1.48 1.29 1 0.68
1996 5.83 3.51 2.29 2.12 1.35 0.93 1.47 1.28 0.98 0.67
1995 5.74 3.46 2.24 2.1 1.32 0.9 1.46 1.27 0.96 0.65
1994 5.66 3.41 2.2 2.08 1.29 0.88 1.45 1.25 0.95 0.64
1993 5.58 3.36 2.15 2.05 1.27 0.86 1.43 1.24 0.93 0.62
1992 5.49 3.31 2.11 2.03 1.24 0.85 1.42 1.23 0.91 0.61
1991 5.41 3.18 2.07 2.01 1.22 0.82 1.4 1.21 0.89 0.6
1990 5.32 3.13 2.02 1.98 1.19 0.8 1.38 1.19 0.87 0.58
1989 5.22 3.07 1.98 1.95 1.17 0.78 1.36 1.17 0.85 0.57
1988 5.13 3.01 1.93 1.92 1.14 0.76 1.34 1.15 0.83 0.55
1987 5.04 2.95 1.89 1.88 1.11 0.74 1.31 1.13 0.82 0.54
1986 4.95 2.89 1.84 1.85 1.09 0.72 1.29 1.11 0.8 0.52
1985 4.86 2.83 1.8 1.82 1.06 0.71 1.27 1.09 0.78 0.51
1984 4.78 2.77 1.76 1.79 1.04 0.69 1.25 1.07 0.76 0.49
1983 4.69 2.72 1.72 1.76 1.01 0.67 1.23 1.05 0.75 0.48
1982 4.61 2.67 1.67 1.73 0.99 0.65 1.21 1.04 0.73 0.47
1981 4.52 2.61 1.63 1.71 0.97 0.63 1.2 1.02 0.71 0.45
1980 4.44 2.56 1.59 1.68 0.94 0.62 1.18 1.01 0.7 0.44
1979 4.37 2.51 1.55 1.65 0.92 0.6 1.16 0.99 0.68 0.43
1978 4.29 2.47 1.51 1.63 0.9 0.59 1.15 0.98 0.67 0.42
1977 4.22 2.42 1.48 1.6 0.88 0.57 1.13 0.97 0.65 0.41
1976 4.14 2.37 1.44 1.58 0.86 0.56 1.12 0.95 0.64 0.4
1975 4.07 2.32 1.41 1.55 0.83 0.55 1.1 0.93 0.62 0.39
1974 4 2.27 1.38 1.52 0.82 0.53 1.08 0.92 0.61 0.38
1973 3.92 2.22 1.35 1.49 0.8 0.52 1.06 0.9 0.6 0.37
1972 3.84 2.17 1.32 1.46 0.78 0.51 1.03 0.88 0.58 0.36
1971 3.77 2.12 1.29 1.43 0.76 0.49 1.01 0.85 0.57 0.35
1970 3.7 2.07 1.26 1.4 0.74 0.48 0.98 0.83 0.56 0.34
1969 3.62 2.02 1.23 1.37 0.73 0.47 0.96 0.81 0.55 0.33
1968 3.55 1.97 1.2 1.34 0.71 0.46 0.93 0.79 0.53 0.32
1967 3.48 1.92 1.17 1.31 0.69 0.45 0.91 0.77 0.52 0.31
1966 3.41 1.88 1.14 1.28 0.68 0.44 0.89 0.75 0.51 0.31
1965 3.34 1.83 1.12 1.25 0.66 0.42 0.87 0.73 0.5 0.3
1964 3.27 1.79 1.09 1.22 0.65 0.41 0.85 0.71 0.49 0.29
1963 3.2 1.75 1.07 1.18 0.63 0.4 0.83 0.7 0.48 0.28
1962 3.13 1.72 1.04 1.15 0.62 0.39 0.82 0.69 0.47 0.28
1961 3.07 1.69 1.02 1.13 0.61 0.38 0.81 0.68 0.46 0.27

Reference

Hannah Ritchie, Pablo Rosado and Max Roser (2023) – Agricultural Production. Published online at OurWorldInData.org.

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