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Germany’s Animal Feed Preparation Exports Hit Record Highs

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘Germany – Preparations Used In Animal Feeding – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights‘. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

Germany steadily expands exports of animal feed preparations. Over the past decade, the volume of exports increased from 2.4M tonnes to 3M tonnes while the export value doubled to $3.6B. The Netherlands, Poland and France remain the largest importers of animal feed preparations from Germany, accounting for 48% of the total export volume. The UK recorded the highest spike in purchases from Germany last year. The average export price for animal feed preparations rose by +11% y-o-y to $1,199 per tonne.

Germany’s Exports of Animal Feed Preparations

In 2020, the volume of preparations used in animal feeding exported from Germany rose modestly to 3M tonnes, increasing by +4.5% on 2019 figures. German exports boosted from 2.4M tonnes in 2010 to 3M tonnes last year.

In value terms, preparations for animal feeding exports skyrocketed by +15.7% y-o-y to $3.6B (IndexBox estimates) in 2020. In the past decade, the value of exports grew twofold.

The Netherlands (774K tonnes), Poland (442K tonnes) and France (229K tonnes) were the main destinations of preparations for animal feeding exports from Germany, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Denmark, Austria, Norway, the Czech Republic, Belgium, the UK, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

In value terms, Poland ($517M), the Netherlands ($397M) and Austria ($340M) were the largest markets for preparations for animal feeding exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 34% share of total exports. France, the UK, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Norway, Hungary and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%. Among the leading countries of destination, the UK saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports (+26% y-o-y), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2020, the average export price for animal feed preparations amounted to $1,199 per tonne, increasing by +11% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($2,805 per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($513 per tonne) was amongst the lowest. In 2020, the most notable growth rate in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland, while the prices for the other significant destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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States With the Most Female Farmers

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Agriculture has historically been one of the most important industries in the U.S., but the sector has become less prominent over time. Farms have become more productive thanks to improved technology, which has changed farms’ needs for labor. Simultaneously, economic opportunities in more urbanized areas have grown at a much greater rate and attracted workers away from agricultural life. As a result, the demographic profiles of U.S. farmers are changing.

Most notably, farm producers—a person who is involved in making decisions for the farm—have been getting older on average. According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, nearly one-third of the 3.4 million producers in the U.S. are 65 or older, and an additional 950,000 are aged 55 to 64. And fewer young people are taking their place, with only 284,000 producers under the age of 34.

But one area where the ranks of farmers are growing is female farmers. From 2012 to 2017, the number of female farm producers in the U.S. grew by more than 250,000, while the number of male producers declined by about 40,000 over the same span. Collectively, females today farm 388 million acres of U.S. farmland and are responsible for a total of $148 billion in agricultural sales.

As with other sectors of the economy, however, there is a difference in the earning power of farmers by sex. Female-operated farms tend to be smaller in scale and therefore earn less than their male-operated counterparts. In 2017, the most recent year for which data was available, 50% of female-operated farms earned less than $5,000 in sales and government payments, compared to 43% of male-operated farms. At the other end of the spectrum, only 19% of female-operated farms earn more than $50,000, compared to 26% of male-operated establishments.

Part of the reason for this disparity is related to historical and cultural factors. Agricultural professions have historically been seen as men’s work, so opportunities for women to lead in farm operations have been more scarce. The data bears this out: male farmers are almost three times more likely than female farmers to manage a farm on which they are the only producer. Women, on the other hand, are more likely to share management roles with others, especially other male producers.

Male and female farmers also differ in where they are located. Female farmers and female-operated farms are most common in the West and Northeast-—but these locations tend to have lower agricultural productivity. These states and counties also have a lower number of farms overall. In contrast, major farming areas including the upper Midwest and the Southeast have much lower proportions of female farms and farmers, which likely contributes to the gap in earnings as well.

The data used in this analysis is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To determine the states with the most female farmers, researchers at Commodity.com calculated the percentage of producers that are female for each state. In the event of a tie, the state with the greater number of total female producers was ranked higher. Researchers also included statistics on the number of farms with at least one female producer and the total number of farms.

Here are the states with the most female farm producers.

State Rank Percentage of producers that are female  Total female producers Percentage of farms with at least one female producer Total farms with at least one female producer Total farms 
Arizona    1          48.7% 15,968 71.6% 13,670 19,086
Alaska    2          46.7% 802 72.2% 715 990
New Hampshire    3          45.5% 3,277 73.9% 3,048 4,123
Oregon    4          44.2% 29,868 73.4% 27,592 37,616
Maine    5          43.7% 5,859 70.1% 5,327 7,600
Massachusetts    6          43.6% 5,572 66.2% 4,793 7,241
Washington    7          42.4% 26,868 68.9% 24,663 35,793
Nevada    8          42.4% 2,524 68.2% 2,335 3,423
Colorado    9          41.8% 28,839 67.9% 26,406 38,893
Vermont    10          41.6% 5,120 68.9% 4,691 6,808
Hawaii    11          41.4% 5,044 62.5% 4,580 7,328
Rhode Island    12          41.4% 743 63.9% 666 1,043
Connecticut    13          40.9% 3,892 63.6% 3,510 5,521
Florida    14          40.7% 32,122 62.6% 29,779 47,590
Wyoming    15          40.7% 8,816 66.9% 7,990 11,938
United States    –          36.1% 1,227,461 55.8% 1,139,675 2,042,220

 

For more information, a detailed methodology, and complete results, you can find the original report on Commodity.com’s website: https://commodity.com/blog/most-female-farmers/

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Largest Importers of U.S. Agricultural Products

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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. agricultural and related exports totaled $162 billion in 2020, the third-highest total on record. The U.S.’s top agricultural export partners have shifted over the years, from Western Europe and Russia to South and East Asia, Latin America, and North Africa. A growing world population and expanding middle class in developing countries suggest that U.S. agriculture will remain in high demand looking ahead.

Total U.S. agricultural and related goods exports peaked in 2014 at over $170 billion. The following year, the value dropped by 12% due to a significant appreciation of the U.S. dollar; agriculture exports remained fairly constant after that. Tariffs imposed during the Trump administration resulted in retaliatory tariffs by important trade partners, which impacted U.S. agricultural exports to those countries, particularly to China. However, the impact on total agricultural exports was minimal, in part due to increased exports to other non-retaliating countries.

Since 1980, consumer-oriented goods have made up an increasingly large share of U.S. agricultural exports. Consumer-oriented agricultural products are higher-value goods destined for direct consumer consumption, and include things like meat, eggs, fruit, and vegetables. This trend is due in part to changing consumer preferences resulting from rising incomes globally. Many developing countries—including China, Mexico, and Indonesia—are important trade partners to the U.S., and rising household incomes in these countries have led to increased demand for higher-value products such as meat, dairy, and fresh produce. Bulk goods make up the second-largest share of U.S. agricultural exports and include products like grains, oilseeds, and cotton.

While the U.S. and Europe have historically been the world’s largest importers and exporters of agricultural goods, emerging economies are becoming increasingly important to global trade. On a regional basis, East Asia—which includes China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan—is the largest importer of U.S. agricultural products, accounting for 34% of all U.S. agricultural exports in 2020. Southeast Asia—which includes Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia—is now the third-largest importer of U.S. agricultural products, behind North America and ahead of the European Union. For context, Southeast Asia ranked seventh in 1990.

To find the largest importers of U.S. agricultural products, researchers at Commodity.com analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The researchers ranked countries according to the total value of U.S. agricultural products that each country imports. Researchers also calculated each country’s value as a share of total U.S. agricultural exports, the top U.S. agricultural product exported to each country, and other detailed statistics.

Here are the biggest importers of U.S. agricultural products.

Country
Rank
Total value of U.S. agricultural exports to country
Country’s value as a share of total U.S. agricultural exports
Top U.S. agricultural product exported to country
Bulk total value
Intermedial total value
Consumer-oriented total value
Agricultural related total value
China

 

   1 $28,750,288,000    17.7% Soybeans $19,132,864,000  $1,872,701,000  $5,393,904,000  $2,350,819,000
Canada   2  $25,414,534,000    15.7% Bakery Goods, Cereals, & Pasta

 

 $1,023,675,000  $4,160,305,000  $17,093,000,000  $3,137,555,000
Mexico

 

   3  $18,962,080,000    11.7% Corn $6,132,761,000  $3,914,580,000  $8,288,950,000  $625,787,000
Japan   4  $12,887,108,000    8.0% Beef & Beef Products

 

 $3,966,270,000  $1,377,563,000  $6,371,574,000  $1,171,700,000
South Korea   5  $8,241,801,000    5.1% Beef & Beef Products

 

 $1,604,410,000  $1,560,234,000  $4,541,906,000  $535,251,000
Vietnam

 

   6  $3,744,450,000    2.3% Cotton $1,790,124,000  $643,589,000  $928,273,000  $382,465,000
Netherlands   7  $3,741,523,000    2.3% Soybeans $1,158,135,000  $965,926,000  $1,221,265,000  $396,197,000
Taiwan   8  $3,349,146,000    2.1% Soybeans $1,194,534,000  $350,236,000  $1,729,362,000  $75,015,000
Philippines   9  $3,230,646,000    2.0% Soybean Meal $919,558,000  $1,182,673,000  $1,107,535,000  $20,881,000
Indonesia   10  $2,897,691,000    1.8% Soybeans $1,486,644,000  $682,172,000  $654,523,000  $74,352,000
Colombia   11  $2,881,065,000    1.8% Corn

 

 $1,305,913,000  $923,885,000  $632,865,000  $18,402,000
United Kingdom   12  $2,740,498,000    1.7% Forest Products

 

 $119,602,000  $506,820,000  $1,100,002,000  $1,014,074,000
Hong Kong   13  $2,182,661,000    1.3% Beef & Beef Products

 

 $31,654,000  $89,541,000  $1,911,321,000  $150,145,000
Egypt   14  $1,920,256,000    1.2% Soybeans $1,509,877,000  $180,781,000  $204,093,000  $25,506,000
Thailand   15  $1,900,352,000    1.2% Soybeans $868,546,000  $508,351,000  $398,499,000  $124,957,000

 

For more information, a detailed methodology, and complete results, you can find the original report on Commodity.com’s website: https://commodity.com/blog/us-agricultural-importers/

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Sustainable Dining: How the Food and Drinks Market Is Becoming Eco-Friendly

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As things stand, our planet is not in a good shape. With the effects of climate change becoming more and more apparent every year, many are trying to do their bit in a bid to save our run-down environment. In this respect, it is fair to say that the food and drink market is gradually adapting to this new ‘reality’ too.

Indeed, while biting into the cheese and ham sandwich you bought on your way to work, you may notice that its packaging has a green recyclable sign on it. At the same time, you may realize that you are sipping a hot, flavorsome coffee from an eco-friendly wood-pulp paper cup as well.

Electrix, a manufacturer of Kabelkanal, explores the topic of sustainability within the food and drinks market. What is this industry doing to ensure it provides green, sustainable products?

Growth of fair trade

As the name suggests, fair trade is an arrangement designed to assist farmers and workers in developing countries through better working conditions and equitable trade relationships. Not only this, but it also strives to support and promote good agricultural practices which – in the long run – encourage environmentally sustainable production.

Indeed, from prohibiting the use of harmful agrochemicals and focusing on the reduction of pesticides, fair trade ensures that farms are limiting their waste while enhancing biodiversity. Stretching from Western Africa to Latin America, fair trade’s positive influence on the food and drink market is constantly growing.

By allowing small farmers from all over the world to implement sustainable agricultural practices, workers are able to mitigate their impact on the environment and ultimately challenge climate change.

Eco-friendly packaging

Packaging is crucial in many different ways. Whether we like it or not, first impressions count – and this is particularly true for the food and drinks market. If a product looks good on the outside, the consumer is likely to automatically think it tastes nice too. But design is not the only aspect brands are concerned about.

With the future of our environment in mind, the industry is looking at alternative and innovative methods of making packaging as sustainable as possible. For instance, beer cans are gradually ditching the infamous six-pack plastic rings in favor of eco-friendlier dots of glue, which keep the beverages together just as well.

Moreover, brands are constantly exploring solutions that will help reduce plastic and glass waste. Indeed, wood-pulp paper bottles and sustainable plastic-free food packaging are slowly starting to stack supermarket shelves.

What is more, some food and drinks businesses are opting for sleek carved-in branding on their products as opposed to wrap-around labels. This said, however, most labels nowadays are recyclable and biodegradable anyway.

Transport

It is easy to forget that food and drinks often travel hundreds (if not thousands) of miles to get to our local supermarket. As heavy-good vehicles account for 25% of CO2 emissions from transportation, it becomes clear that the way in which products reach our shelves should be carefully monitored.

In this respect, to contrast the negative impact food and drinks transportation has on our environment, many farmer’s markets do not allow vendors to sell products that have traveled more than 200 miles. In some cases, the threshold is 50 miles.

Not only is this an excellent way to support the local economy, but it also allows consumers to enjoy fresher products while actively reducing their carbon footprint.

Conscious consumers

There is no hiding that buyers play a fundamental role in shaping the way the food and drinks market operates. Ultimately, is it not consumers that brands are trying to appeal to?

For instance, health is an important component in people’s decision-making. As well as considering its environmental benefits, sustainable and organic food is particularly inviting, as it is healthier and safer to eat. Furthermore, by providing buyers with eco-friendly packaging options, brands have the chance to increase consumer interest. Indeed, anybody who has at heart the future of our planet will tendentially opt for a product that has gone out of its way to be as green as possible.

Finally, with the increase in vegetarian and vegan diets, the demand for sustainable alternatives is on the rise – and the food and drinks market will inevitably have to keep pace with people’s new style of living.

With the repercussions of climate change in plain sight, sustainability is the way forward to preserve our planet. To make sure it both plays its part and satisfies people’s new necessities, the food and drinks market is slowly shifting towards an eco-friendlier approach that suits both the environment and its consumers.

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Sources

https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/legacy/doc/Fairtrade%20and%20sustainability%20-%20environmental%20protection%20and%20climate%20change.pdf

https://farmersmarketcoalition.org/education/farmers-markets-promote-sustainability/

https://www.dupontnutritionandbiosciences.com/sustainability-food-beverage-industry.html

https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/103794/report-reveals-motivations-behind-sustainability-food-and-beverage-trends/

https://www.leisurefb.co.uk/news/blog.asp?blog_id=21208

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Boosting Turkey’s and China’s Imports Keep Global Wheat Bran Trade Afloat

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘World – Wheat Bran – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

In 2020, total wheat bran imports stood at 6.6M tonnes or $1.1B in value terms, remaining stable against the previous year. Turkey is the largest wheat bran importer, accounting for 24% of global imports. Turkey, China, the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia increased their imports while supplies to Viet Nam, Germany, Canada, South Africa and Thailand declined in 2020. China emerged as the fastest-growing importer. The average wheat bran import price rose by +4.8% y-o-y to $174 per tonne last year. Russia, Indonesia and Germany constitute key wheat bran suppliers worldwide.

Global Wheat Bran Imports by Country

Global wheat bran imports estimated at 6.6M tonnes in 2020, approximately mirroring the previous year. In value terms, wheat bran imports amounted to +3.9% to $1.1B (IndexBox estimates) in 2020.

Turkey represented the major importer of wheat bran globally, with the volume of imports resulting at 1.6M tonnes, which was approx. 24% of total imports in 2020. Viet Nam (546K tonnes) held an 8.3% share (based on tonnes) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (6.4%), China (5.5%), the Netherlands (5.2%) and Saudi Arabia (5%). Belgium (278K tonnes), Ireland (256K tonnes), Egypt (156K tonnes), the UK (147K tonnes), Canada (146K tonnes), South Africa (114K tonnes) and Thailand (103K tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Except for Viet Nam, Germany, Canada, South Africa and Thailand, all largest importers ramped up the purchases in 2020. China featured the most prominent spike in import volume, increasing the supplies twofold.

In value terms, Turkey ($277M) constitutes the largest market for imported wheat bran worldwide, comprising 24% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Viet Nam ($92M), with an 8% share of global imports. It was followed by China, with a 6.2% share.

The average wheat bran import price stood at $174 per tonne in 2020, increasing by +4.8% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($215 per tonne), while South Africa ($102 per tonne) was amongst the lowest. In 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

World’s Largest Wheat Bran Exporters

In value terms, the largest wheat bran supplying countries worldwide were Russia ($147M), Indonesia ($123M) and Germany ($85M), with a combined 31% share of global exports. Ukraine, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Poland, the U.S., Kazakhstan, Argentina, Austria and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

The shipments of the twelve major exporters of wheat bran, namely Russia, Indonesia, Ukraine, Germany, France, Italy, Kazakhstan, the U.S., Argentina, the Netherlands, Poland and Kenya, represented more than half of total export in physical terms.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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Italy Actively Expands Preserved Tomato Production and Exports

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘Italy – Preserved Tomatoes – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

Italy boosts its production and exports of preserved tomatoes. Over the past decade, the output soared from 1.3M tonnes to 2.1M tonnes. Exports also followed an upward trend, reaching $1.3B in 2020. The UK, Germany and the U.S. comprise 45% of preserved tomatoes supplied from Italy in physical terms, while Australia featured as the fastest-growing importer last year. The average export price for preserved tomatoes increased by +9.1% y-o-y to $853 per tonne in 2020.

Preserved Tomato Production in Italy

Preserved tomato production in Italy rose notably to 2.1M tonnes in 2020, surging by +13% compared with the previous year. Over the past decade, Italian preserved tomato production increased nearly twofold, from 1.3M tonnes to 2.1M tonnes. In value terms, preserved tomato production skyrocketed by +29.3% y-o-y to $1.9B in 2020, estimated at export prices.

Preserved Tomato Exports from Italy

In 2020, approx. 1.5M tonnes of preserved tomatoes were exported from Italy, increasing by +2.7% in 2019. In value terms, preserved tomato exports rose significantly to $1.3B (IndexBox estimates) in 2020.

The UK (302K tonnes), Germany (237K tonnes) and the U.S. (141K tonnes) were the main destinations of preserved tomato exports from Italy, together comprising 45% of the total figure. France, Japan, Australia, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Canada, Poland, Austria and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved tomato exported from Italy were the UK ($258M), Germany ($183M) and the U.S. ($127M), with a combined 44% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Japan, Australia, the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, Canada, Austria, Poland and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 36%.

Among the main countries of destination, Australia (+26% y-o-y) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports last year, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average preserved tomato export price stood at $853 per tonne in 2020, increasing by +9.1% against the previous year. Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Sweden ($1,026 per tonne) and Austria ($957 per tonne), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($747 per tonne) and Germany ($772 per tonne) were amongst the lowest. In 2020, the most notable growth rate in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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China and Uzbekistan Emerge as the Fastest-Growing Persimmon Exporters

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘World – Persimmons – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

China and Uzbekistan recorded double-digit growth rates of persimmon export value over the last year. The global exports rose by +18% y-o-y to $695M in 2020. Spain, Azerbaijan, China and Uzbekistan constitute the largest persimmon suppliers worldwide, accounting for 85% of the total export volume. The average persimmon export price spiked by +6.4% y-o-y to $1,091 per tonne in 2020. Russia remains the world’s largest importer of persimmons.

Global Persimmon Exports by Country

In 2020, the volume of persimmons exported worldwide was estimated at 637K tonnes, picking up by 11% from the previous year’s figure. In value terms, persimmon exports soared by +17.7% y-o-y to $695M (IndexBox estimates) in 2020.

In 2020, Spain (211K tonnes), distantly followed by Azerbaijan (126K tonnes), China (108K tonnes) and Uzbekistan (97K tonnes) represented the main exporters of persimmons, together committing 85% of total exports. The following exporters – Lithuania (14K tonnes), Poland (12K tonnes) and Georgia (11K tonnes) – each recorded a 5.7% share of total exports.

In value terms, the largest persimmon supplying countries worldwide were Spain ($234M), China ($206M) and Azerbaijan ($92M), with a combined 77% share of global exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, China (+62.1% per year) and Uzbekistan (+48% per year) have the highest growth rates of the value of exports.

In 2020, the average persimmon export price amounted to $1,091 per tonne, picking up by +6.4% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($1,909 per tonne), while Uzbekistan ($499 per tonne) was amongst the lowest. In 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

World’s Largest Persimmon Importers

Russia represented the major importer of persimmons globally, with the volume of imports resulting at 149K tonnes, which was approx. 27% of total imports in 2020. Kazakhstan (58K tonnes) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (55K tonnes), Ukraine (40K tonnes), Italy (31K tonnes), Thailand (28K tonnes) and France (28K tonnes). All these countries together occupied an approx. 44% share of total imports. Belarus (19K tonnes), Lithuania (16K tonnes), Poland (12K tonnes), Canada (9.3K tonnes) and the UK (8.4K tonnes) held minor shares of total imports.

In value terms, Russia ($120M), Germany ($75M) and France ($37M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together comprising 43% of global imports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Italy, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Canada, Lithuania, Belarus, Poland and the UK, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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Poland’s Cigarette Exports Skyrocket to Record $4B

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘Poland – Cigarettes – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

Poland is the world’s largest supplier of cigarettes, accounting for 18% of global exports. In 2020, Poland’s cigarette supplies jumped by +14% y-o-y to $4B, reaching the highest level ever. In physical terms, Poland increased cigarette exports twofold in the past decade. In value terms, supplies abroad soared threefold since 2010. Germany remains the largest importer of cigarettes from Poland. German purchases spiked from $0.9B in 2019 to 1.4B in 2020. The average cigarette export price grew by +3.5% y-o-y to $20,824 per tonne in 2020. 

Poland’s Cigarette Exports by Country

Poland remains the world’s largest supplier of cigarettes, accounting for 18% of global export volume. Cigarette exports from Poland amounted to 192K tonnes in 2020, rising by +10% against 2019. In value terms, cigarette exports expanded by +14.3% y-o-y to $4B (IndexBox estimates) in 2020.

Germany (55K tonnes) was the main destination for cigarette exports from Poland, with a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, cigarette exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (20K tonnes), threefold. The Netherlands occupied the third position in this ranking (17K tonnes), with a 9% share.

In value terms, Germany ($1.4B) remains the key foreign market for cigarette exports from Poland, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($395M), with a 9.9% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.6% share.

In 2020, the average annual growth rate in terms of value supplied to Germany stood at +46.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual growth rates: Italy (-3.1% per year) and the Netherlands (-26.8% per year).

The average cigarette export price stood at $20,824 per tonne in 2020, picking up by +3.5% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($34,439 per tonne), while the average price for exports to France ($11,472 per tonne) was amongst the lowest. In 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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Global Frozen Fruit Trade Grows Robustly

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘World – Frozen Fruits – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

Global frozen fruit imports continue to grow in physical terms, expanding twofold over the past decade. In 2020, global imports rose by +3% y-o-y to 2.7M tonnes. In value terms, imports reached $5.8B last year. The U.S. and Germany remain the largest importers of frozen fruits worldwide, with a combined 34%-share of the global figure. The U.S. featured the highest growth rate of imports in physical terms in 2020. The average global frozen fruit import price amounted to $2,121 per tonne in 2020, increasing by +8.2% y-o-y. 

Global Frozen Fruit Imports by Country

In 2020, global imports of frozen fruits amounted to 2.7M tonnes, increasing by +3% on 2019 figures. In value terms, frozen fruit imports expanded by +11.4% y-o-y to $5.8B (IndexBox estimates) in 2020. Global frozen fruit imports have expanded twofold in the past decade.

In 2020, the U.S. (544K tonnes) and Germany (376K tonnes) constituted the key importers of frozen fruits worldwide, together comprising approx. 34% of total imports. France (186K tonnes) occupied the next position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (159K tonnes). All these countries together held approx. 13% share of total imports. The following importers – Poland (115K tonnes), Belgium (113K tonnes), the UK (107K tonnes), Canada (100K tonnes), China (98K tonnes), Russia (95K tonnes), Japan (82K tonnes), Austria (66K tonnes) and Australia (55K tonnes) – together made up 31% of total imports.

In 2020, the most notable growth rate in purchases amongst the leading importing countries was attained by the U.S. (+19.7% y-o-y), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen fruit importing markets worldwide were the U.S. ($1.1B), Germany ($675M) and China ($428M), with a combined 39% share of global imports.

The average frozen fruit import price stood at $2,121 per tonne in 2020, growing by +8.2% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($4,385 per tonne), while Russia ($1,148 per tonne) was amongst the lowest. In 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

World’s Largest Suppliers of Frozen Fruits

In 2020, Poland (335K tonnes), followed by Serbia (205K tonnes), Canada (201K tonnes), Mexico (159K tonnes), China (133K tonnes), the Netherlands (115K tonnes) and Egypt (113K tonnes) represented the major exporters of frozen fruits, together constituting 52% of total exports. Peru (101K tonnes), the U.S. (101K tonnes), Morocco (85K tonnes), Costa Rica (75K tonnes), Belgium (73K tonnes) and Germany (61K tonnes) occupied a relatively small share of total exports.

In value terms, the largest frozen fruit supplying countries worldwide were Poland ($551M), Canada ($436M) and Serbia ($428M), together comprising 28% of global exports. These countries were followed by Mexico, Peru, the U.S., the Netherlands, China, Belgium, Egypt, Germany, Morocco and Costa Rica, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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The Effect of Supply Chain Crisis on the Food Industry

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March 2020 marked the beginning of unprecedented times for businesses across the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has had deep socio-economic implications for the food industry. It has imposed sudden shocks across the food supply chain, affecting farm production, logistics, food processing, and market demand for food items.

US Food Supply Chain: Disruptions and Implications from COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new set of challenges that have affected all industries globally. Similarly, the US food supply chain has been deeply impacted due to physical distancing and strict lockdowns. Here is a list of the major stakeholders affected by the pandemic:

Farmers

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, farmers have faced distinct challenges like drop-in grain prices, unavailability of skilled labor, and an uncertain future. Farmers are also facing difficulties in managing excess produce, which is creating an imbalance in the supply chain.

Foodservice Distributors

The foodservice industry relies on foodservice distributors for a steady supply of food items. Due to COVID-19, foodservice distributors have been severely affected by supply chain issues and a decrease in demand from restaurants. COVID-19 restrictions and shutdowns led to a decrease in outbound orders. Even though there has been a steady supply of inventory from farmers or manufacturers, distributors still find it difficult to adjust to the sudden change in market dynamics. Foodservice distributors face challenges in storing excess inventory and making physical deliveries. Some distributors have been able to switch to online ordering and delivery services, but these methods are yet to be universally accepted by outlets.

Foodservice Producers

Foodservice producers have faced similar issues as distributors. The global supply chain crisis effect has led to some significant changes for the food industry. Plant utilization has been significantly lower for foodservice producers due to a decrease in demand from the foodservice industry. Most producers have equipment that is configured for delivering goods for the foodservice sector. Reconfiguring or recalibrating the equipment and changing the business model for the retail industry can be highly inefficient.

Consumer and Packaged-goods Companies

Retail manufacturers or packaged goods food businesses face huge challenges due to COVID-19. Even though demand has been steady for retail manufacturers, they have been facing unprecedented challenges. In the retail food manufacturing sector, employees work in close proximity with each other, leading to a spike in COVID-19 cases among workers. The recent surge in COVID-19 infections in meat-processing plants and other retail manufacturing factories has increased the chances of the mass closure of manufacturing plants.

Grocery Retailers

Among all types of food businesses, grocery retailers have witnessed the highest surge in demand. The primary challenge for grocery retailers has been to serve their customers in these challenging times. Grocery retailers and their employees have been overwhelmed with an increase in demand for food items. Additionally, retailers have been cleaning their stores throughout the day, paying hazard pay and huge incentives to adequately compensate staff for their efforts during the pandemic. Many grocery retailers have introduced online ordering and delivery solutions, which has led to a surge in revenue. This has also resulted in consumer complaints about delivery-related issues.

Effects of Pandemic on Food Supply Chain

The restrictions imposed on the foodservice industry due to the pandemic have hurt the food supply chain. Restrictions related to travel between cities, provinces, and countries have led to some significant challenges, affecting producers, consumers, distributors, farmers, and other stakeholders. Food processing units have become hotbeds for the pandemic. Due to the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases among employees, many manufacturing units had to shut their processing plants.

Effects of Pandemic on Consumer Behavior

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the financial health of the average household as well. Due to financial issues, the food buying behavior of customers has changed drastically. Consumers currently prefer natural food items like vegetables, pulses, whole grains, and olive oil over different types of processed food items.

Effects of Pandemic on Global Food Trade

Food trade policies have also changed across the world. Many countries now restrict exports of essential food items for uninterrupted supply in the domestic market. Export restrictions have also led to a significant drop in prices, leading to losses for farmers or manufacturers.

Strategies for Food Supply Chain

A decentralized approach can be adopted by food manufacturers to avoid drawbacks and risks. Small-scale storage facilities near consumers can reduce storage and transportation costs significantly.

Recommendations to Minimize the Effect of COVID-19

The pandemic has seriously affected food safety, supply, nutrition, and financial health across the supply chain. Strict lockdowns and impositions have threatened the sustainability and growth of food businesses. Here is a list of recommendations that can minimize the effect of COVID-19 on food-related stakeholders:

Recommendations for Small Farmers

Countries can take measures to safeguard the health and finances of agricultural workers. Agri-produce collection centers near major locations can help small-scale farmers to minimize the loss of goods.

Suggestions for Government and Business

Governments can form a pandemic-handling committee to minimize the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the food supply chain. Business bodies can also develop advanced solutions and generate funds to help small suppliers, distributors, and retail outlets.

Businesses and individuals with a clear understanding of the challenges are better prepared in the current scenario. The current shifts in consumer spending habits have deeply affected economies across the world. These ripple effects of the pandemic have affected all stakeholders in the food supply chain, including distributors, producers, farmers, manufacturers, and retailers. Protecting their financial well-being and the general economic activity of the foodservice industry is integral to the economy’s recovery as the pandemic nears its end.

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 Author Bio: Damon Shrauner, Senior Sales Consultant and VP on B2B Sales at CKitchen, working in the food service equipment sector since 1994. With his expertise in market analysis, product placement, sales and project management, he will always tell you what to do for the best of your business.