12092510 - Ryegrass (Lolium - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, Italian ryegrass (including westerwolds) (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 48.9% of imports (€22.8M), followed by 🇦🇷 Argentina (28.5%). With an HHI of 3339, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, Italian ryegrass (including westerwolds) (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (33.8%, €18.1M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, Italian ryegrass (including westerwolds) (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇮🇹 Italy accounts for 39.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-5.5%) while exports were surging (31.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, Italian ryegrass (including westerwolds) (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, Italian ryegrass (including westerwolds) (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) (NC8 12092510) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 48.9% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, Italian ryegrass (including westerwolds) (Lolium multiflorum Lam.)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, Italian ryegrass (including westerwolds) (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) (NC8 12092510) is €6.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €46.7M, exports: €53.5M).

How much does the EU import of Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, Italian ryegrass (including westerwolds) (Lolium multiflorum Lam.)?

The EU imported €46.7M of Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, Italian ryegrass (including westerwolds) (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) (NC8 12092510) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 37.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, Italian ryegrass (including westerwolds) (Lolium multiflorum Lam.)?

The weighted average import price of Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, Italian ryegrass (including westerwolds) (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) (NC8 12092510) is €1.26/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, Italian ryegrass (including westerwolds) (Lolium multiflorum Lam.)?

The leading EU member state importer of Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, Italian ryegrass (including westerwolds) (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) (NC8 12092510) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 39.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-5.5%) while exports were surging (31.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇺🇸 United States	€22.8M	48.9%	18.4M kg
2	🇦🇷 Argentina	€13.3M	28.5%	11.1M kg
3	🇺🇾 Uruguay	€4.0M	8.6%	3.0M kg
4	🇳🇿 New Zealand	€3.7M	8.0%	2.4M kg
5	🇧🇾 Belarus	€699K	1.5%	679K kg
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€387K	0.8%	307K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€18.1M	33.8%	10.8M kg
2	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€5.9M	11.1%	3.8M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€4.7M	8.7%	3.1M kg
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€4.1M	7.6%	2.5M kg
5	🇨🇳 China	€2.7M	5.1%	1.8M kg
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€1.0M	2.0%	537K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€22.8M	18.4Mt	€1.24/kg	50.8%
2	🇦🇷 Argentina	€13.3M	11.1Mt	€1.19/kg	29.6%
3	🇺🇾 UY	€4.0M	3.0Mt	€1.34/kg	8.9%
4	🇳🇿 New Zealand	€3.7M	2.4Mt	€1.53/kg	8.3%
5	🇧🇾 Belarus	€699K	679Kt	€1.03/kg	1.6%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€387K	307Kt	€1.26/kg	0.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€18.1M	10.8Mt	€1.67/kg	49.5%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€5.9M	3.8Mt	€1.55/kg	16.2%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€4.7M	3.1Mt	€1.50/kg	12.8%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€4.1M	2.5Mt	€1.63/kg	11.1%
5	🇨🇳 China	€2.7M	1.8Mt	€1.54/kg	7.5%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€1.0M	537Kt	€1.95/kg	2.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€22.8M	18.4Mt	€1.24/kg	50.8%
2	🇦🇷 Argentina	€13.3M	11.1Mt	€1.19/kg	29.6%
3	🇺🇾 UY	€4.0M	3.0Mt	€1.34/kg	8.9%
4	🇳🇿 New Zealand	€3.7M	2.4Mt	€1.53/kg	8.3%
5	🇧🇾 Belarus	€699K	679Kt	€1.03/kg	1.6%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€387K	307Kt	€1.26/kg	0.9%

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