What this market covers
A plant grown for leaves, forced shoots and roots. Roots feed inulin extraction and roasted coffee substitutes, while leaves are sold as salad vegetables.
Typical segments
- Chicory root
- Roasted chicory
- Witloof chicory
- Chicory inulin
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 26% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €1.2 million of products under CN code 12129400 (Chicory roots, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground) from outside the EU in 2025. | 1.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 12129400 were up 26% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€945 thousand), calculated from Eurostat values. | +26 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 12129400 to countries outside the EU were worth €15.1 million in 2025. | 15.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 12129400 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €5.2 million in 2025. | 5.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 12129400 to the United States were €875 thousand in 2025. | 875 EUR thousand | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 12129400 was €0.83 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 0.83 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Hungary was the largest EU exporter of CN 12129400 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €10.6 million. | 10.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 12129400, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1185604
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 12129400, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 944508; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 1185604
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 12129400, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 15063042
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 12129400, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 5157849
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 12129400, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 875134
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 12129400, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1185604, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 14291
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter HU, product 12129400, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 10550327
- Figure 7
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Food manufacturers
- Coffee blenders
- Grocery retailers
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 09Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 10Method and sources
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU chicory market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €1.2 million of goods under CN 12129400 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €15.1 million.
What is the average import price of chicory in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €0.83 per kilogram for CN 12129400 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most chicory?
Hungary led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Belgium, France.
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