Carrots and turnips market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for fresh carrots and turnips expanded from 97.3 thousand tons in 2018 to 121.9 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was consistently supported by strong consumer preference for carrots as a staple vegetable and a rising demand for organic and domestically produced varieties, which increased overall consumption.

After a slight dip in 2022, the market volume rebounded sharply in 2023, growing by 10.4% to 121.9 thousand tons. This surge aligned with consumers spending more on fresh vegetables and the organic carrot segment gaining further prominence. Preliminary harvest forecasts for 2024 indicate stable production volumes despite heavy rainfall, while consumer interest in local and organic carrots remains high.

Production carrots and turnips in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Carrot and turnip production in Austria has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Austria produced 116.3 K t of carrots and turnips, marking a modest 7.5% gain compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 18.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 93.8 K t, which saw the largest decline of 4.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 15.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Austria's carrot and turnip production value has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 58 785 K $ US, reflecting a substantial 10.1% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 39.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.6%.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from Austria

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Austria exported 15 641 t of carrots and turnips, corresponding to a modest 8.8% contraction compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 17 151 t, which also saw the largest increase of 82.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary (44.2% of exports in kind), Germany (19.3% of exports in kind), and Slovenia (19.2% of exports in kind) were the key export partners, together accounting for 82.7% of total flows.

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

Market behavior during these years was characterized by volatility. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.2-fold change between these years. In 2020, Austria exported 7 904 K $ US of carrots and turnips, amounting to a modest 6.6% decrease from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 8 463 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 83.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia (34.8% of exports in value terms), Germany (29.6% of exports in value terms), and Hungary (18.6% of exports in value terms) were the key export destinations, together taking 83.0% 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 carrots and turnips to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Carrot and turnip import volumes in Austria have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Austria imported 8 051 t of carrots and turnips, down by 18.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 22.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.3%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 12 858 t, which saw the largest increase of 23.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 22.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (31.5% of imports in kind), Germany (21.7% of imports in kind), and the Netherlands (15.5% of imports in kind) formed the core group of import markets, together representing 68.7% 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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. The lowest import value occurred in 2017, while the highest amounted to 12 299 K $ US in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 1.7 times. In 2020, Austria's carrot and turnip imports reached 7 459 K $ US, representing a 14.4% year-over-year drop. The maximum value was recorded in 2018, which also saw the largest increase of 70.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 29.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (32.2% of imports in value terms), Germany (28.3% of imports in value terms), and Spain (11.9% of imports in value terms) were the main import markets, together accounting for 72.4% 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