Europe: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Europe

The Europe vegetable market amounted to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Vegetable Production in Europe

In value terms, vegetable production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Spain, France, Italy, Poland, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Belarus, Romania and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average vegetable yield rose to X tons per ha in 2023, surging by X% compared with the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the vegetable yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Europe; standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2023, the amount of vegetables exported in Europe expanded to X tons, surging by X% on 2022 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons), distantly followed by Spain (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the key exporters of vegetables, together achieving X% of total exports. The following exporters - Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Belgium, Poland, Germany, Russia, the UK and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports in Europe

Vegetable imports expanded sharply to X tons in 2023, surging by X% against 2022 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable imports surged to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Italy (X tons), Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Romania (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Poland, Russia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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