Alliaceous vegetables market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The market for alliaceous vegetables in Eastern Europe grew steadily from 4.7 million tons in 2018 to 5.2 million tons in 2020. This increase was supported by import substitution policies and state agricultural programs that boosted domestic production. The entry of new players, including large agro-holdings, expanded output in 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, supply chain disruptions encouraged local cultivation, while investments in greenhouse farming rose to ensure year-round supply.

After 2020, market volume declined to 4.8 million tons in 2022, pressured by rising costs for energy and fertilizers that increased production expenses. A modest recovery to 4.8 million tons occurred in 2023, aided by higher imports from Egypt and the expansion of retail networks. Into 2024, the industry is characterized by a continued shift to greenhouse production, strong consumer interest in organic vegetables, and the implementation of new labeling and packaging rules.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Production of alliaceous vegetables in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 4 679 thousand tonnes, marking a 5.8% rise compared to 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, overall production actually decreased by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4 309 thousand tonnes, which represented the largest decline of 11.9% during this timeframe.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, the value of alliaceous vegetables production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined in 2020. Output was valued at 2 512 million US dollars, a drop of 15.3% from the previous year. Despite this recent decrease, production value increased by 3.2% overall between 2017 and 2020, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 2 968 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 19.7% during the period.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes of alliaceous vegetables from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 246.7 thousand tonnes, representing a 6.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 72.6%, translating to an impressive annualized growth rate of 19.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom (14.2% of export volume), the Netherlands (14.1%), and France (4.4%) were significant buyers of alliaceous vegetables from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). However, these three countries combined accounted for just 32.6% of total export volume, with the remaining 67.4% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The export value of alliaceous vegetables from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) shows irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2020, cross-border shipments were valued at 132.5 million US dollars, a 14.7% decrease from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 155.4 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 74.3% jump. From 2017 to 2019, the market experienced significant volatility with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 2.2 times.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During the 2017-2020 period, the export market in value terms was quite diversified. The United Kingdom (21.1% of export value), the Netherlands (19.2%), and France (5.9%) together represented only 46.3% of total export flows. A substantial 53.7% of exports went to many other countries, reflecting a broad partner landscape.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes of alliaceous vegetables into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) totaled 767.5 thousand tonnes in 2020, representing a 12.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 13.2% overall, with an annualized growth rate of 4.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 575.5 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 15.1%. The peak occurred in 2019 at 876.1 thousand tonnes, marking the largest increase of 52.2% during this timeframe.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (22.7% of import volume), China (14.0%), and Egypt (11.8%) were important suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). However, these three countries together accounted for just 48.5% of total import volume, with the remaining 51.5% coming from numerous other trading partners.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of alliaceous vegetables imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) reached 434.4 million US dollars, a decline of 7.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 15.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 319.0 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 15.2%. The peak occurred in 2019 at 467.3 million US dollars, marking the largest increase of 46.5% during this timeframe.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, China (23.7% of import value), the Netherlands (21.4%), and Egypt (10.7%) stood out as the main sources for alliaceous vegetable imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value terms. Together, these three countries represented 55.9% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020