Carrots and turnips market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for fresh carrots and turnips in Finland increased steadily from 80 837 t to 86 383 t. This growth was supported by agricultural regulations that exempted carrots from crop rotation requirements, encouraging consistent domestic cultivation. Year-round availability through seasonal harvests and stored supplies, along with consumer preference for carrots' mild taste and versatility, further sustained demand.

After reaching a peak in 2020, the market volume contracted to 79 217 t in 2021 and stabilized around 79 400 t in 2022. In 2023, carrots were designated as the vegetable of the year, significantly raising their visibility and consumer interest. Despite this, the market volume fell sharply to 64 309 t, driven by a notable decline in both domestic production and imports.

Throughout the period, consumer trends increasingly emphasized healthy and affordable staple ingredients, benefiting carrots. Guidelines on proper storage and food safety, particularly to prevent spoilage and bacterial contamination, were actively promoted. By 2024, these efforts continued with updated handling recommendations and a focus on carrots' durability, reinforcing their role as a versatile and valued root vegetable.

Production carrots and turnips in Finland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

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

Finland's production of carrots and turnips has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 81 030 tonnes, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 4.8%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 27%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.3%.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1 tonne and peaked in 2018 at 9 tonnes, resulting in a 15-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Finland's export volume of carrots and turnips was 9 tonnes, which represents a significant increase of 1 392.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 93.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Estonia was the primary partner for exports in kind, accounting for 92.4% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over these years. The minimum value was recorded in 2017, while the maximum was in 2019, showing a 4.5-fold variation between these two years. In 2020, Finland's export value of carrots and turnips amounted to 24 thousand US dollars, marking a decline of 34.1% from 2019. The largest increase was in 2018, rising by 130.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Finland's dependence on Estonia was pronounced, with this market accounting for 97.5% of total export value for carrots and turnips.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 5 319 tonnes and peaked in 2018 at 14 126 tonnes, resulting in a 2.7-fold variation. In 2020, Finland's import volume of carrots and turnips totaled 5 362 tonnes, showing a slight year-over-year gain of 0.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 62.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 76.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain were the key partners for imports in kind, accounting for 45.8%, 18.6%, and 12.0% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 76.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market during these years. The minimum value was in 2017, and the maximum was in 2018, with a 2.5-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Finland's import value of carrots and turnips totaled 4 402 thousand US dollars, which is 27.5% lower year-over-year. The largest decline was in 2019, dropping by 41.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 149.8%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain were the main markets for imports in value terms, accounting for 33.9%, 23.7%, and 15.9% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 73.5% of total flows.

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

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