Let us recall that Latvia's wealth growth, which has continued even during the pandemic, has been driven by Latvian companies that are able to export their products and services.
In 2020, the article on Latvia's success in exporting rye was of great interest to many readers. The success of Latvian grain exports was the subject of last year's final article. In addition to the more well-known cereals, Latvia has significant success in the export of oilseeds, legumes, minor cereals, grass seeds, cranberries and also processed crop products.
In 2020, Latvia ranked 11th in the world and 9th in Europe in total rapeseed exports. Latvia's income from rapeseed exports in 2020 was USD 220 million. Latvia ranked 1st in Europe in per capita income from rapeseed exports (USD 116.8) in 2020.
In 2020, Latvia ranked 6th in the world and 4th in Europe in total buckwheat exports. Latvia's income from buckwheat exports in 2020 was USD 5.8 million. Latvia ranked 1st in Europe in per capita income from buckwheat exports (USD 3.1) in 2020.
In 2020, Latvia ranked 9th in the world and 8th in Europe in total exports of triticale (a hybrid of wheat and rye). Latvia's income from triticale exports in 2020 was USD 2.5 million. Latvia ranked 4th in Europe in per capita income from triticale exports (USD 1.3) in 2020.
In 2020, Latvia ranked 25th in the world and 7th in Europe in total linseed exports. Latvia's income from linseed exports in 2020 was USD 1 million. Latvia ranked 7th in Europe in per capita income from linseed exports (USD 0.5) in 2020.
In 2020, Latvia ranked 12th in the world and 10th in Europe in total poppy seed exports. Latvia's income from poppy seed exports in 2020 was USD 2.7 million. Latvia ranked 3rd in Europe in per capita income from poppy seed exports (USD 1.5) in 2020.
In 2020, Latvia ranked 17th in the world and 13th in Europe in total exports of fescue seed (grass). Latvia's income from fescue seed exports in 2020 was USD 0.7 million. Latvia ranked 5th in Europe in per capita income from fescue seed exports (USD 0.4) in 2020.
In 2020, Latvia ranked 4th in the world and 3rd in Europe in total exports of dried shelled fava beans. Latvia's income from exports of dried shelled fava beans in 2020 was USD 31.8 million. Latvia ranked 1st in Europe in per capita income from exports of dried shelled fava beans (USD 16.9) in 2020.
In 2020, Latvia ranked 21st in the world and 11th in Europe in total cranberry exports. Latvia's income from cranberry exports in 2020 was USD 14.9 million. Latvia ranked 3rd in Europe in per capita income from cranberry exports (USD 7.9) in 2020.
The Latvian food industry also generates significant export earnings by processing products not grown in Latvia.
In 2020, Latvia ranked 32nd in the world and 13th in Europe in total exports of peppers in small packages. Latvia's income from exports of peppers in small packages in 2020 was USD 1.4 million. Latvia ranked 3rd in Europe in per capita income from exports of peppers in small packages (USD 0.8) in 2020.
In 2020, Latvia ranked 38th in the world and 16th in Europe in total exports of green tea in small packages. Latvia's income from exports of green tea in small packages was USD 0.9 million in 2020. Latvia ranked 6th in Europe in per capita income from exports of green tea in small packages (USD 0.5) in 2020.
In 2020, Latvia ranked 39th in the world and 18th in Europe in total exports of black tea in small packages. Latvia's income from exports of black tea in small packages was USD 2.7 million in 2020. Latvia ranked 5th in Europe in per capita income from exports of black tea in small packages (USD 1.4) in 2020.
Regardless of how the highest awards and honors of the country are distributed by those in power, Latvia's real pride lies in the entrepreneurs, workers, craftsmen, farmers and engineers who provide Latvia's export earnings.