Alliaceous vegetables market in Russia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian alliaceous vegetables market volume grew from 2.0 million tons in 2018 to 2.2 million tons in 2020. This expansion was primarily driven by state-supported companies and large agricultural players investing in modern cultivation technologies and expanding greenhouse infrastructure, which increased domestic production capacities. Even as the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 temporarily reduced demand from the hospitality sector, market volume continued to rise as consumers shifted towards more affordable vegetable categories.

After a contraction to 1.9 million tons in 2021, the market recovered to 2.0 million tons by 2023. This rebound was fueled by import restrictions and sanctions that intensified the focus on import substitution, prompting major agri-holdings to launch new production facilities. Furthermore, a significant 8% increase in Russia's total vegetable harvest in 2023, supported by ongoing development in the greenhouse segment, contributed to the rising supply of alliaceous vegetables.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia ranked 10th globally in the production of alliaceous vegetables.

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Russia's production of alliaceous vegetables grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1 928 thousand tonnes, marking a 3.0% increase from the previous year. However, over the full 2017-2020 period, production actually declined by 3.6%, with an average annual decrease of 1.2%. The lowest output was recorded in 2018 at 1 854 thousand tonnes, which also saw the steepest drop of 7.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of alliaceous vegetables produced in Russia was 258.8 million US dollars, down 7.7% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, the overall value fell by 16.4%, averaging a 5.8% annual decline. The lowest value occurred in 2018 at 251.3 million US dollars, with the largest decrease that year at 18.8%. In contrast, 2019 saw the biggest increase of 11.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, Russia's exports of alliaceous vegetables dropped in 2020. Shipments totaled 63.3 thousand tonnes, a significant 15.1% decrease from 2019. Despite this recent decline, exports rose by 109.3% over the 2017-2020 period, with an average annual growth rate of 27.9%. The peak was in 2019 at 74.5 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest surge of 61.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Serbia, and Azerbaijan consistently dominated Russia's exports of alliaceous vegetables in volume, collectively accounting for 66.2% of total shipments.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The export value of alliaceous vegetables from Russia showed irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market. In 2020, exports reached 8.5 million US dollars, a sharp 23.9% drop from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 11.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 78.9%. Over the 2017-2020 period, import levels varied 2.4-fold, with the low in 2017 and the high in 2019.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Ukraine, Serbia, and Moldova were the primary destinations for Russia's alliaceous vegetable exports by value. Ukraine led with 40.6%, followed by Serbia at 9.7% and Moldova at 8.0%, together making up 58.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

Russia's imports of alliaceous vegetables rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 289.1 thousand tonnes, a robust 14.2% year-on-year increase. However, from 2017 to 2020, overall imports decreased by 22.3%, with an average annual decline of 8.1%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 214.6 thousand tonnes, which also had the largest drop of 42.3%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019 at 18.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Egypt, and Turkey were the top suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to Russia by volume. China accounted for 34.8% of imports, Egypt for 26.1%, and Turkey for 8.9%, together representing 69.8% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Russia's import value of alliaceous vegetables increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 177.5 million US dollars, a strong 12.6% year-on-year gain. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, the total value fell by 16.6%, with an average annual decrease of 5.9%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 127.1 million US dollars, which saw the steepest decline of 40.3%. The largest increase was in 2019 at 24.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Egypt, and the Netherlands were the main sources of alliaceous vegetable imports to Russia by value. China dominated with 50.3%, followed by Egypt at 20.2% and the Netherlands at 7.9%, collectively accounting for 78.5% of total import value.

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

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