Product intelligence · HS 100290 · 2024 data

Cereals: rye, other than seed

Global exports of cereals: rye, other than seed totalled $310,568,091 in 2024, a -8.8% change from the previous year. Traded by 82 countries across 454 bilateral corridors, with demand from 99 importing markets. The long-term trend is rapid decline.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$310.6M

-8.8% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

-10.7%

5Y: +4.2%

Supply structure

Moderately concentrated

HHI 0.244

Volatility

Low

Score 11/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, cereals: rye, other than seed trade exhibited significant decline, with global flows reaching $310,568,091 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of -10.7% (five-year: +4.2%). The all-time peak of $436,201,728 was recorded in 2021; the current level is 29% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 59% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a mildly upward trajectory with periodic contractions. Trend momentum is decelerating (-9.5% acceleration).

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is moderately concentrated (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.244). The three largest exporters — Poland ($135.3M), Germany ($76.9M), and Russia ($56.7M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at -11.8% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is moderately concentrated (HHI 0.176). The three largest import markets are Germany ($91.4M), United States ($65.1M), and Spain ($50.9M). The largest importing market sources from 26 different supplying countries.

The dominant trade corridor is Poland → Germany at $79.7M, representing 87.2% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for cereals: rye, other than seed is 11 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, contracting demand signals caution before committing resources. A moderately concentrated market rewards differentiated positioning and strategic partner selection.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $436,201,728 in 2021. Currently 29% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$203,754,679-42.0%
2016$138,922,064-31.8%
2017$158,147,514+13.8%
2018$272,680,385+72.4%
2019$253,084,331-7.2%
2020$352,601,444+39.3%
2021$436,201,728+23.7%
2022$404,815,050-7.2%
2023$340,426,751-15.9%
2024$310,568,091-8.8%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of cereals: rye, other than seed in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for cereals: rye, other than seed.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for cereals: rye, other than seed, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1PolandGermany$79.7M-17.6%
2GermanyUnited States$35.9M+32.2%
3RussiaTanzania$29.6M
4CanadaUnited States$25.0M+2.2%
5GermanyNetherlands$20.6M-22.4%
6PolandDenmark$17.5M+350.3%
7PolandSpain$16.5M-21.2%
8LatviaSpain$14.2M-5.5%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

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Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

How this page is made

All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.