Rye Grain Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Rye
HS Code
100290
Last Updated
2026-09-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Rye Grain market coverage spans 78 countries.
- 167 exporter companies and 201 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 93 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 10 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-17.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Rye Grain
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Rye Grain Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Rye Grain: Poland (-84.0%), Estonia (+44.4%), Finland (+33.1%).
Rye Grain Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-03, countries with visible Rye Grain transaction unit prices: Germany (2.28 USD / kg), Canada (0.56 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | +8.3% | 13 | 2.27 USD / kg (21,160 kg) | - (-) | 2.01 USD / kg (5,930 kg) | - (-) | 2.30 USD / kg (1,480 kg) | 2.28 USD / kg (1,480 kg) | ||||||
| Canada | -21.5% | 29 | 0.37 USD / kg (152,471 kg) | 0.52 USD / kg (152,375 kg) | 0.51 USD / kg (379,910 kg) | - (-) | 0.22 USD / kg (41,080 kg) | 0.56 USD / kg (124,200 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | -18.2% | 6 | 15.33 USD / kg (53.77 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.03 USD / kg (21.39 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Poland | -84.0% | 15 | - (-) | 0.21 USD / kg (368,800 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ukraine | +24.6% | 13 | - (-) | 0.58 USD / kg (23,370 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Belgium | +25.8% | 11 | 2.79 USD / kg (41,718 kg) | 2.66 USD / kg (20,704 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Finland | +33.1% | 2 | - (-) | 1.14 USD / kg (15,240 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | +6.3% | 2 | 16.02 USD / kg (1,250 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Estonia | +44.4% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Rye Grain Global Supply Chain Coverage
368 companies
167 exporters and 201 importers are mapped for Rye Grain.
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Rye Grain Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
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Rye Grain Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Italy, Sweden, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, Norway, Afghanistan, United States, China
Supplying Products: Wheat Grain, Barley, Flaxseed +5
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: India, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Hong Kong
Supplying Products: Wheat Grain, Barley, Rye +5
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkiye, South Africa, Singapore
Supplying Products: Wheat Grain, Maize Grain, Rye +5
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Ireland, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Mauritania, Ethiopia, Libya, Egypt, Spain, China, Iran
Supplying Products: Maize Grain, Wheat Grain, Barley +5
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: China, Israel, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Algeria, Turkiye, Hong Kong, Egypt
Supplying Products: Wheat Grain, Maize Grain, Sunflower Seed +5
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Algeria, Azerbaijan, Latvia
Supplying Products: Rye, Wheat Grain, Buckwheat +2
Rye Grain Global Exporter Coverage
167 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Rye Grain (HS Code 100290) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poland | 554,312,916.295 kg | 113,508,121 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 143,796,715 kg | 31,772,858.44 USD |
| 3 | Canada | 86,514,000 kg | 26,567,797.917 USD |
| 4 | Latvia | 117,769,930 kg | 23,145,072.825 USD |
| 5 | Czechia | 31,251,279 kg | 5,927,037 USD |
| 6 | Lithuania | 21,948,507 kg | 4,641,685 USD |
| 7 | Spain | 8,671,480 kg | 2,013,954.114 USD |
| 8 | Sweden | 8,904,040.575 kg | 1,926,826.128 USD |
| 9 | Ukraine | 10,604,220 kg | 1,743,779.45 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 7,238,277.61 kg | 1,527,852.127 USD |
Rye Grain Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Rye Grain Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
201 importer companies are mapped for Rye Grain demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Rye Grain Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Uganda, Turkiye
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Freight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: Kazakhstan
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Egypt, Brazil, United States, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Ukraine, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Turkiye, Russia
(Switzerland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Turkiye
(Latvia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Latvia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
201 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Rye Grain.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Rye Grain (HS Code 100290) in 2024
For Rye Grain in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 401,433,329.53 kg | 78,567,954.057 USD |
| 2 | United States | 223,175,026 kg | 68,986,810 USD |
| 3 | Spain | 275,954,605 kg | 52,893,229.154 USD |
| 4 | Denmark | 166,349,012 kg | 33,219,292.812 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 138,763,882 kg | 28,664,648.168 USD |
| 6 | Sweden | 27,124,000.917 kg | 5,987,147.093 USD |
| 7 | Latvia | 26,589,364 kg | 4,297,875.2 USD |
| 8 | Belgium | 21,076,267.24 kg | 4,244,098.935 USD |
| 9 | Italy | 15,343,116 kg | 4,100,254.176 USD |
| 10 | Japan | 8,103,000 kg | 3,867,122.134 USD |
Rye Grain Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDry
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCereal grain
Scientific NameSecale cereale
PerishabilityLow (storable when dried and kept under pest-controlled conditions)
Growing Conditions
- Cool temperate climates; winter-hardy types widely grown in Northern Europe and similar latitudes
- Generally tolerant of poorer, sandy, or acidic soils relative to some other cereals (management- and cultivar-dependent)
- Yield and quality are sensitive to drought/heat stress during grain fill and to overwintering conditions for winter rye
Main VarietiesWinter rye, Spring rye, Hybrid rye
Consumption Forms
- Milled into rye flour for bread and bakery products
- Animal feed grain (often as a substitute based on price)
- Distilling and spirits production (rye-based products)
- Seed for planting
Grading Factors
- Moisture content
- Test weight (hectoliter weight)
- Foreign material and dockage
- Kernel soundness/damage
- Ergot contamination (sclerotia/alkaloids) where regulated
- Mycotoxin risk parameters where regulated
- Odor, insect activity, and heating risk indicators in stored grain
Planting to HarvestAnnual cereal; winter rye is typically sown in autumn and harvested the following summer, while spring rye is sown in spring and harvested in late summer (timing varies by latitude and cultivar).
Market
Rye grain is a temperate cereal traded globally in smaller volumes than wheat and maize, with demand split across food (rye flour and bread), feed substitution, and distilling. Production is concentrated in Europe and the Black Sea/Baltic region, where winter rye is a key crop in northern climates and lighter soils. International trade is shaped by harvest-driven availability in mid-year, storage-based year-round shipment capability, and quality specifications tied to milling and contaminant limits. Price competitiveness versus other feed grains and region-specific regulatory thresholds (e.g., contaminants) strongly influence trade flows and destination demand.
Market GrowthMixed (recent years)trade and demand fluctuate with feed-grain substitution economics and region-specific food and spirits demand
Major Producing Countries
- RussiaAmong the largest global producers; significant supply base in European Russia
- GermanyMajor EU producer with established milling and feed demand
- PolandMajor EU producer; large domestic utilization and regional trade
- BelarusNotable producer in Eastern Europe; regional export relevance varies by year
- UkraineRegional producer; trade capacity influenced by Black Sea logistics conditions
- DenmarkProducer within Northern Europe; often integrated into EU feed grain markets
- CanadaProducer and exporter in some years; supply concentrated in Prairie regions
Major Exporting Countries
- RussiaKey exporter when domestic balance allows; exposed to sanctions and export policy risk
- GermanyRegular exporter within Europe and to nearby destinations depending on crop size and prices
- PolandExports to regional markets; trade varies with feed demand and relative prices
- LithuaniaBaltic-origin shipments via regional ports; role is more visible in intra-European trade
- LatviaBaltic exporter; availability is harvest- and stock-dependent
- CanadaExporter serving niche food and feed markets; volumes depend on Prairie production
Major Importing Countries
- SpainImport demand often linked to compound feed needs and substitution with other grains
- NetherlandsGateway and distribution hub for grains within Europe; imports reflect feed and logistics positioning
- ChinaImports can be episodic and policy/price-driven relative to alternative feed grains
Supply Calendar
- Northern Europe (Germany, Poland, Baltics):Jul, AugMain harvest window for winter rye; export availability rises post-harvest with drying and storage
- Black Sea/Eastern Europe (Russia, Belarus, Ukraine):Jul, Aug, SepHarvest and early-season shipments are sensitive to inland logistics and port access conditions
- Canada (Prairies):Aug, SepLater summer harvest; exports are typically storage-based and scheduled into broader grain programs
Specification
Major VarietiesWinter rye, Spring rye, Hybrid rye
Physical Attributes
- Kernel size, uniformity, and cleanliness are core buyer parameters for milling and feed use
- Rye grain is typically traded as cleaned, dried bulk grain suitable for silo storage and bulk handling
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture content is a primary storage and shipment specification; contract thresholds vary by origin and season
- Test weight (hectoliter weight) is commonly used as a proxy for grain soundness and milling value
- Contaminant parameters (e.g., ergot sclerotia/alkaloids and mycotoxins) can be binding constraints in regulated markets
Grades
- National grain standards and contract specifications are commonly applied (e.g., USDA FGIS standards; Canadian Grain Commission grading frameworks)
- Milling rye and feed rye are often differentiated by tighter contaminant and physical-spec requirements for food channels
Packaging
- Bulk shipments via grain elevators, rail/barge/truck to export terminals and ocean bulk vessels are common for commodity trade
- Containers or big bags may be used for specialty food, seed, or identity-preserved lots
ProcessingMilling performance and end-use suitability are sensitive to kernel soundness and enzyme activity metrics used in cereal processing (specs vary by buyer)Food channels may require tighter controls on contaminants compared with feed channels
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest -> cleaning and drying -> silo storage and aeration -> inland transport (truck/rail/barge) -> export terminal elevation -> bulk vessel or container -> destination elevator -> milling/feed manufacturing/distilling
Demand Drivers
- Rye flour and bread demand in Northern and Eastern Europe and in specialty bakery markets
- Use as a feed grain when competitively priced versus wheat, maize, and barley
- Distilling demand (e.g., rye-based spirits) supporting food-grade and identity-preserved sourcing in some channels
Temperature
- Rye is typically handled under ambient dry-grain logistics; aeration and temperature monitoring are used to limit spoilage and insect development during storage
- Moisture control at origin and during storage is critical to preserve quality and avoid heating and mold growth
Atmosphere Control
- Stored-grain pest management may include fumigation or sealed/low-oxygen practices where permitted; compliance depends on destination residue rules and local regulation
Shelf Life
- When dried and stored under pest-controlled conditions, rye grain can be held for many months and shipped year-round from storage; quality risks rise with moisture ingress or inadequate temperature control
Risks
Geopolitics And Trade Policy HighA meaningful share of internationally traded rye can be linked to Eastern Europe and the wider Black Sea/Baltic logistics system; sanctions, export restrictions, conflict-related disruptions, or port and corridor constraints can rapidly tighten export availability and reroute trade.Diversify origin options across EU/Baltic and North American supply, contract flexible loading ports, and maintain contingency plans for corridor and compliance changes (sanctions, documentation, routing).
Climate MediumRye yields are exposed to drought/heat during grain fill and to winterkill or poor overwintering in cold snaps; adverse weather across Northern Europe and Eastern Europe can reduce exportable surplus and raise quality variability.Use multi-origin coverage and monitor growing-season weather and crop condition reports; pre-qualify alternates for both milling and feed specifications.
Food Safety MediumErgot contamination and mycotoxin risk can trigger rejections or require downgrading from food to feed channels, especially in destinations with strict contaminant limits.Implement robust sampling and lab testing aligned to destination regulations; use cleaning/sorting and segregated storage to manage high-risk lots.
Logistics MediumBulk grain trade depends on elevator throughput, rail availability, and port congestion; disruptions during peak post-harvest movement can delay shipments and degrade quality if moisture/temperature control is weak.Secure storage with monitoring, book transport early for peak season, and specify quality protection measures (drying, aeration, inspection) through the chain.
Price Volatility LowRye often competes with wheat, maize, and barley in feed rations; shifts in relative prices can rapidly change import demand and trade flows.Use price-indexed contracts or hedging proxies where feasible and align procurement timing with substitution windows in destination feed markets.
Sustainability
- Greenhouse-gas footprint driven by fertilizer use and field emissions typical of temperate cereal systems (varies by yield and management)
- Soil health and erosion management in cereal rotations, especially on lighter soils where rye is commonly grown
- Pesticide and stored-grain fumigant stewardship, including residue compliance for food-grade shipments
FAQ
Which regions dominate global rye grain production?Global rye production is concentrated in Europe, with major producing countries including Russia, Germany, and Poland, alongside other Northern and Eastern European producers. This concentration means weather and policy developments in Europe can have an outsized impact on global availability.
What are the most important quality parameters in internationally traded rye grain?Key parameters commonly specified in contracts include moisture content (for safe storage), test weight/hectoliter weight, foreign material and cleanliness, and contaminant limits such as ergot and mycotoxins. Food-grade and milling channels typically require tighter contaminant and physical-spec controls than feed channels.
What is the single biggest trade-disruption risk for rye grain?Geopolitics and trade policy disruptions affecting Eastern Europe and the Black Sea/Baltic logistics system are the most critical risk, because they can quickly constrain export routes or trigger compliance restrictions. Diversifying origins and maintaining flexible routing and contracting are common mitigation approaches.
Sources
Rye Grain Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Czechia, Finland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Lithuania, France, Kazakhstan, Estonia, Romania, Austria, Hungary, Serbia, Greece, Norway, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Albania, Slovakia, Turkiye, Luxembourg, Kenya, Belgium, Switzerland, Mauritius, China, Philippines, Israel, Moldova, Slovenia, Brazil, South Africa, Ireland, Argentina, Croatia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Singapore, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates, Iceland, Thailand, Macedonia, Colombia, Chile, Armenia, Barbados, Bahrain, Bermuda, Bolivia, Cyprus, Lesotho, Montenegro, Mexico, Malaysia, Namibia, Niger, Nepal, Oman, Swaziland, Togo, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
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