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Asparagus market in Austria

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Austrian fresh asparagus market volume fluctuated significantly, reaching a peak of 6,084 t in 2019 before contracting to 4,938 t in 2020. It then stabilized around 4,700 t, with a modest recovery to 4,715 t in 2023.

Domestic production followed a downward trend, falling from 3,320 t in 2019 to 2,320 t in 2023. Imports, though volatile, remained the market's primary supply component, accounting for between 2,285 t and 3,078 t each year.

Weather factors shaped the 2024 season: mild early-year temperatures prompted an earlier market start, but late frosts and heavy June rains resulted in harvest losses, impacting local crop availability.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Austria
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production asparagus in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Austria was among the world's leading asparagus producers from 2017 to 2020, ranking 23rd globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of asparagus, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of asparagus, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Austrian asparagus production saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, production stood at 2 530 tonnes, marking a significant year-over-year drop of 23.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 16.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.9%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 3 320 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	7.8%	(23.8%)	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of asparagus output in Austria was 14 151 thousand US dollars, showing a solid decline of 19.8% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 20.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 1.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	1.7%	(19.8%)	(7.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports asparagus from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's asparagus export volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 254 tonnes, reflecting a 19.4% year-over-year drop. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 369 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 35.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	35.6%	(14.7%)	(19.4%)	(2.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia and Germany were the primary buyers of Austrian asparagus, together accounting for 80.5% of total exports in volume, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's asparagus export value declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 1 418 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a strong 15.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 10.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.7%. The peak was in 2018 at 2 078 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest annual increase of 31.0%, while 2019 recorded the largest decline of 19.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.0%	(19.5%)	(15.2%)	(3.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Austrian asparagus exports by value were Slovenia (48.7%), Germany (25.9%), and Italy (8.7%), together representing 83.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports asparagus to Austria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria's asparagus import volume totaled 2 662 tonnes, showing a robust decline of 13.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 078 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 9.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	9.2%	(13.5%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for asparagus imports to Austria by volume were Italy (47.9%), Hungary (13.2%), and Germany (12.3%), forming a combined share of 73.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year uptick, Austria's asparagus import value declined. In 2020, imports were approximately 15 219 thousand US dollars, representing a 9.7% drop from the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 16 845 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.7%	5.3%	(9.7%)	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, the main markets for asparagus imports to Austria by value were Italy (44.8%), Germany (15.6%), and Hungary (11.7%), together accounting for 72.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io