Eastern Europe: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European vegetable market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, vegetable production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

The average vegetable yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the vegetable yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the vegetable harvested area in Eastern Europe rose slightly to X ha, picking up by X% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Vegetable Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were exported in Eastern Europe; flattening at 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) represented the major exporter of vegetables, comprising X% of total exports. Belarus (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Russia (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest vegetable supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, purchases abroad of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the major importers of vegetables in Eastern Europe, together recording near X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, Ukraine, Slovakia and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform