Alliaceous vegetables market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh alliaceous vegetables in Austria showed significant growth from 2018 to 2022, with volume expanding from 98 thousand tons to 123 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by rising domestic production, which increased from 139 thousand tons to 184 thousand tons over the same period, while exports also grew steadily. After reaching its peak, the market volume contracted to 108 thousand tons in 2023, as production fell to 169 thousand tons and imports remained subdued.

The structure of the market shifted notably, with exports rising sharply from 60 thousand tons in 2018 to 101 thousand tons in 2024, indicating strengthening foreign demand for Austrian produce. Imports, after a spike in 2019, trended lower until 2022 before a slight recovery. The decline in market volume in 2023 coincided with a drop in production, though consumption levels had been relatively stable in the preceding years.

In 2024, Austrian consumer preferences continued to emphasize freshness, quality, and regional origin, while price sensitivity increased with a greater focus on discounts. Vegetable prices fell by approximately 6% compared to 2023, reflecting an improved market supply after tighter harvests. New EU marketing standards for fresh fruit and vegetables, set to take effect in 2025, along with existing labeling rules, began shaping the regulatory environment for the sector.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Austria's production of alliaceous vegetables increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 164.3 thousand tonnes, marking a 10.0% year-on-year rise. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 138.8 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline that year of 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria exported 66 484 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables in 2020, showing a sharp improvement of 28.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 44.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 13.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 30.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

The structure of Austria's alliaceous vegetable exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of trading partners. Hungary accounted for 21.7% of exports, Romania for 13.9%, and Czechia for 10.5%, together making up 46.1% of total flows. The remaining 53.9% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in the market performance of Austria's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms during this period. The lowest point was in 2017, while exports peaked in 2019, with a two-fold gap between these years. In 2020, exports amounted to 22 034 thousand US dollars, showing a strong decrease of 20.9% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 27 874 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 82.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Slovenia, and Germany were the main destinations for Austria's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms. Hungary accounted for 21.9% of exports, Slovenia for 18.3%, and Germany for 9.8%, together representing 50.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Austria

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year advance, Austria's imports of alliaceous vegetables in kind declined. In 2020, import volume amounted to 21 074 tonnes, representing a strong decrease of 14.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 12.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 24 563 tonnes, with the largest increase that year of 27.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain consistently held leading positions in Austria's alliaceous vegetable imports in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 18.8% of imports, Italy for 16.3%, and Spain for 15.9%, jointly making up 51.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria imported 32 398 thousand US dollars worth of alliaceous vegetables in 2020, constituting a limited decline of 7.8% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 29 233 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 35 126 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 7.8%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 20.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Spain, Italy, and China formed the key group of partners for Austria's alliaceous vegetable imports in value terms. Spain accounted for 23.3% of imports, Italy for 21.1%, and China for 12.8%, jointly representing 57.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020