15.6.1 Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements in Europe

Europe: 15.6.1 Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements was 50,359 No in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
50,359 No
Change on year
up 10.9%
Rank
3rd
of 33 groups
All-time high
50,359 No
in 2025
All-time low
8,315 No
in 2012
Years of data
14
2012–2025

15.6.1 Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements in Europe, 2012–2025

10.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k2012201820252012: 8.3k No2013: 10.4k No2014: 12.5k No2015: 15.0k No2016: 17.3k No2017: 18.9k No2018: 20.4k No2019: 21.9k No2020: 23.3k No2021: 27.4k No2022: 31.9k No2023: 40.2k No2024: 45.4k No2025: 50.4k No

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in No.

Analysis

In 2025, 15.6.1 total reported number of standard material transfer agreements in Europe stood at 50,359 No. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

The figure is up 10.9% on the previous year and up 236.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 15.6.1 total reported number of standard material transfer agreements in Europe peaked at 50,359 No in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8,315 No, in 2012.

That places Europe 3rd out of 33 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

15.6.1 Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements in Europe, year by year

Annual values for 15.6.1 Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements (SMTAs) — Value in Europe, 2012 to 2025.
Year No Change
2012 8,315 No
2013 10,397 No +25.0%
2014 12,545 No +20.7%
2015 14,954 No +19.2%
2016 17,287 No +15.6%
2017 18,938 No +9.6%
2018 20,371 No +7.6%
2019 21,856 No +7.3%
2020 23,287 No +6.5%
2021 27,434 No +17.8%
2022 31,878 No +16.2%
2023 40,209 No +26.1%
2024 45,429 No +13.0%
2025 50,359 No +10.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 15,583 No 8,315 No 21,856 No 8
2020s 36,433 No 23,287 No 50,359 No 6

Countries ranked near Europe

  1. 1 Germany 16,566 No compare
  2. 2 India 12,095 No compare
  3. 3 Italy 8,267 No compare
  4. 3 Türkiye 2,492 No compare
  5. 4 France 4,489 No compare
  6. 4 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1,934 No compare
  7. 5 Mexico 4,234 No compare
  8. 5 Syrian Arab Republic 975 No compare
  9. 6 Spain 3,076 No compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 15.6.1 total reported number of standard material transfer agreements in Europe?
15.6.1 total reported number of standard material transfer agreements in Europe was 50,359 No in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest 15.6.1 total reported number of standard material transfer agreements recorded in Europe?
The highest recorded value was 50,359 No in 2025.
What is the lowest 15.6.1 total reported number of standard material transfer agreements recorded in Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 8,315 No in 2012.
How does Europe rank for 15.6.1 total reported number of standard material transfer agreements?
Europe ranks 3rd out of 33 groups with data for 2025.
Is 15.6.1 total reported number of standard material transfer agreements rising or falling in Europe?
Over the last ten years it is up 236.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Europe data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 15.6.1 Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements (SMTAs) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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15.6.1 Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements (SMTAs) — Value
Unit
No
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
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