Carrots and turnips market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh carrots and turnips in the CIS expanded significantly from 5 136 thousand tons in 2018 to 5 985 thousand tons by 2021. This initial growth was primarily fueled by rising consumer interest in organic produce and healthy lifestyles, which stimulated demand. Concurrently, regional development programs for open-field vegetable farming, such as those in Stavropol Krai aimed at increasing production, supported supply. The emergence of new product segments like baby carrots and carrot juices also contributed to market expansion by catering to evolving preferences.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 temporarily affected the market, with logistical and distribution constraints leading to a slight dip in volume to 5 807 thousand tons. However, the crisis also reinforced demand for healthy and natural products. By 2021, the market recovered as greenhouse production increased, extending seasonal availability, and major companies activated in the fresh vegetable segment, launching new production capacities. The introduction of new traceability and labeling requirements for vegetable products further shaped market dynamics.

Market volume surged to 6 977 thousand tons in 2022, driven by continued investment in production capacity modernization and a shift in consumer preferences towards convenient, ready-to-eat vegetable products. However, in 2023, the market contracted to 6 417 thousand tons, influenced by seasonal fluctuations and ongoing logistical adjustments. Throughout the period, the trend towards organic carrots and value-added snack items persisted, supported by broader health and wellness movements.

Production carrots and turnips in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, the CIS produced 5 772 K t of carrots and turnips, marking a 2.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.5%, which translates to an average annual increase of 4.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 5 056 K t, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 5 894 K t. The most significant growth was observed in 2019, when production surged by 16.6%.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from CIS

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, the CIS exported 84.4 K t of carrots and turnips, representing a 10.8% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 5.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 76.2 K t, while the highest was in 2018 at 93.5 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 18.5%, whereas the biggest increase was in 2018, climbing by 16.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine was the primary buyer of carrots and turnips from the CIS, accounting for 9.2% of total exports in volume terms.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, exports of carrots and turnips from the CIS declined. In 2020, exports totaled 41 427 K $ US, down 27.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 13.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 56 869 K $ US, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 30.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, Ukraine was the leading destination for CIS exports of carrots and turnips in value terms, representing 5.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to CIS

Imports in kind, K t

Carrots and turnips imports into the CIS declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 119.0 K t, a substantial drop of 14.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 20.7%, with a compound annual decline rate of 7.4%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 173.1 K t. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 19.8%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, rising by 15.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Israel (25.4% of imports in volume), China (18.7% of imports in volume), and Egypt (4.1% of imports in volume) together accounted for 48.3% of total imports in volume, making them the main sources for carrots and turnips to the CIS.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, CIS imports of carrots and turnips declined. In 2020, imports totaled 94 015 K $ US, down 19.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 11.8%, averaging an annual decline of 4.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 94 015 K $ US, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 6.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Israel (34.8% of imports in value), China (24.1% of imports in value), and Egypt (4.8% of imports in value) remained the key partners for CIS imports in value terms, together accounting for 63.8% of total import flows.

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

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