Alliaceous vegetables market in Cyprus

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for alliaceous vegetables in Cyprus fluctuated significantly between 2018 and 2023. It reached a peak of 9 437 tons in 2019, then contracted to 8 180 tons in 2020 before recovering to 8 989 tons in 2021. A gradual decline followed, with the market settling at 8 256 tons in 2023.

In 2024, rising prices for key agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and fuel increased production costs for fresh alliaceous vegetables. Simultaneously, a proposed amendment to the public markets law, transferring oversight to the Ministry of Agriculture, aimed to modify cross-border reach and sales conditions for local fresh produce markets.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Cyprus

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2020, Cyprus produced 4,480 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables, marking a moderate decrease of 4.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 14.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4,050 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 22.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase in production, rising by 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Cyprus in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Cyprus

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at just 1 tonne, before peaking in 2020 at 82 tonnes—a dramatic 107-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the volume of alliaceous vegetables leaving Cyprus surged by 10,575.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 98.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece and Germany were the main destinations for exports in kind, together accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 1,000 US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2018 at 34,000 US dollars—a peak-to-trough ratio of 36 times. In 2020, Cyprus exported 26,000 US dollars worth of alliaceous vegetables, representing a sharp increase of 2,618.8% compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2019, with a decrease of 97.2%.

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

During 2017–2020, exports in value terms of alliaceous vegetables from Cyprus were primarily directed towards Greece and Germany, whose combined share reached 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Cyprus

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, alliaceous vegetable imports into Cyprus declined. In 2020, Cyprus imported 3,782 tonnes, showing a substantial year-on-year fall of 20.7%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 32%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 4,768 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 46.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands was the primary source for imports in kind, accounting for 72.7% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail of smaller partners.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of gains, the value of alliaceous vegetable imports into Cyprus declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 2,518,000 US dollars, which is 26.0% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 67.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 3,404,000 US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018, up by 53.0%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the country structure of imports in value terms was dominated by the Netherlands and Greece, which together accounted for 81.9% of total flows; other markets formed a long tail.

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

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