EU External Trade - Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, lucerne (alfalfa), clover, sainfoin, forage kale, lupines, vetches and similar forage products, whether or not in the form of pellets, Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets

Extra-EU sourcing of Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, lucerne (alfalfa), clover, sainfoin, forage kale, lupines, vetches and similar forage products, whether or not in the form of pellets, Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets is highly concentrated. 🇽🇸 XS captures 40.2% of imports (€2.4M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (24.4%). With an HHI of 2552, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, lucerne (alfalfa), clover, sainfoin, forage kale, lupines, vetches and similar forage products, whether or not in the form of pellets, Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia remains the largest client (27.6%, €133.5M), followed by 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, lucerne (alfalfa), clover, sainfoin, forage kale, lupines, vetches and similar forage products, whether or not in the form of pellets, Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets are 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland. 🇭🇺 Hungary accounts for 37.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-40.6%) while exports were rising (12.7%), signalling a structural market shift.