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Triticale (HS Code: 100860) is a hybrid cereal grain derived from crossing wheat (Triticum) and rye (Secale). It is primarily used for animal feed, forage, and in some regions for human consumption in the form of flour or other processed products. Triticale combines the yield potential and grain quality of wheat with the disease resistance and environmental tolerance of rye, making it a valuable crop in regions with challenging growing conditions.
Total Trade Volume
1.2 million metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
International Trade Centre (ITC) Trade Map
350,000 metric tons
29.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
250,000 metric tons
20.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
180,000 metric tons
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
100,000 metric tons
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
80,000 metric tons
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by some developing countries to protect local agriculture)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU internal trade)
Growing demand for animal feed
Increased triticale exports to livestock-intensive regions due to its high nutritional value and cost-effectiveness compared to other grains.
2021-2022
Climate adaptability driving cultivation
Expansion of triticale production in regions with harsh climates or poor soil conditions, boosting trade from Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
2020-2022
Rising interest in sustainable agriculture
Triticale's lower input requirements (water, fertilizers) compared to wheat are encouraging adoption, influencing trade patterns toward eco-conscious markets.
2022
The European Union revised its Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to include incentives for growing hybrid grains like triticale as part of sustainable farming initiatives.
January 2023
Likely to increase production and intra-EU trade of triticale in the coming years.
Agricultural research institutes in Poland and Germany released new high-yield, disease-resistant triticale varieties, boosting export potential.
March 2022
Expected to strengthen market positions of these countries in global trade.
Negotiations for reduced tariffs on agricultural products, including triticale, have progressed, potentially opening South American markets.
October 2022
Could diversify export destinations for European triticale producers.