United States was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
An ancient grain like seed valued for protein and gluten free use. It is sold as whole grain, flour, flakes and puffed amaranth.
Typical segments
- Whole grain
- Flour
- Puffed and popped
- Flakes and cereals
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 20% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €15.4 million of products under CN code 10089000 (Cereals) from outside the EU in 2025. | 15.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 10089000 were up 20% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€12.9 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +20 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 10089000 to countries outside the EU were worth €2.1 million in 2025. | 2.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 10089000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €76.9 million in 2025. | 76.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| United States was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 10089000 to the EU in 2025, with €7.4 million, or 48% of extra-EU imports. | 7.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 10089000 to the United States were €339 thousand in 2025. | 339 EUR thousand | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 10089000 was €1.96 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 1.96 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Netherlands was the largest EU exporter of CN 10089000 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €593 thousand. | 593 EUR thousand | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 5,720 enterprises in NACE class C1061 (Manufacture of grain mill products) in 2022. | 5,720 enterprises | 2022 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C1061 had net turnover of €43.61 billion in 2023. | 43.61 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C1061 employed 85,189 people across the EU in 2023. | 85,189 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 1,560 private establishments in NAICS 111199 (All other grain farming) in 2025. | 1,560 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 111199 employed an average of 5,480 people in US private industry in 2025. | 5,480 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 111199 changed by +21% between 2020 (4,545 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +21 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 111199 was $49,057 in 2025. | 49,057 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 10089000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 15394817
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 10089000, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 12879445; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 15394817
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 10089000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2118482
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 10089000, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 76897123
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 10089000, partner US, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 7429950
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 10089000, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 339066
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 10089000, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 15394817, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 78509
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter NL, product 10089000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 593472
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1061, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2022, 5720
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1061, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 43614
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1061, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 85189
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 111199, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 111199, annual_avg_estabs 1560
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 111199, annual_avg_emplvl 5480
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 4545; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 5480
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 111199, avg_annual_pay 49057
- Figure 12
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Health food brands
- Bakeries
- Grocery retailers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU amaranth market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €15.4 million of goods under CN 10089000 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €2.1 million.
Where does the EU import amaranth from?
United States was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included South Africa, Ethiopia, Canada.
What is the average import price of amaranth in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €1.96 per kilogram for CN 10089000 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most amaranth?
Netherlands led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Spain, Hungary.
How many US companies are in the amaranth industry?
BLS counts 1,560 private establishments in NAICS 111199 (All other grain farming), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the amaranth industry?
Eurostat counts 5,720 enterprises in NACE class C1061 (Manufacture of grain mill products).
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