Carrots and turnips market in Northern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Northern European market for fresh carrots and turnips experienced fluctuations in both volume and value. Physical market size grew from 1.3 million tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 1.4 million tonnes in 2021, then declined to 1.3 million tonnes in 2023. In monetary terms, the market expanded from $1.2 billion in 2018 to $1.6 billion in 2021, before moderating to $1.5 billion in 2023.

In 2024, several factors influenced the market landscape. Organic carrot sales in Denmark saw a 17% rise in value, primarily due to price increases. Norway transitioned from a fixed to a percentage-based tariff on turnips and other vegetables, altering import dynamics. Consumer preferences in Finland and Sweden increasingly favored nutritious and sustainable options, boosting demand for root vegetables. Enhanced storage techniques in Denmark also improved product freshness and availability.

Production carrots and turnips in Northern Europe

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 2019, carrot and turnip production in Northern Europe saw its largest increase at 7.8%, but this was followed by a small decline of 1.4% in 2020, bringing output to 1 355 thousand tons. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 5.6%, with an average annual decline of 1.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 274 thousand tons, which also marked the largest decline of 11.2% during this timeframe.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, carrot and turnip production in Northern Europe declined in value terms. In 2020, output was valued at 1 334 million US dollars, representing a limited drop of 5.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 17.9%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 5.6%. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 1 409 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 18.4%.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Northern Europe's carrot and turnip exports declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 61.4 thousand tons with a slight contraction of 0.6% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 11.3%, with an average annual decline of 3.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 76.6 thousand tons, which also marked the largest increase of 10.6%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 19.3%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Germany, France, and Poland were notable but not dominant buyers of carrots and turnips from Northern Europe. Germany accounted for 37.7% of exports in volume, while France and Poland each represented 4.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for 46.2% of total export volume.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

For the second year in a row, Northern Europe's carrot and turnip exports declined in value terms. In 2020, exports were valued at 60.5 million US dollars, showing a modest contraction of 4.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 10.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.5%. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 71.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 31.0%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 11.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Norway, and Poland led as buyers of carrots and turnips from Northern Europe in value terms. Germany accounted for 58.0% of export value, Norway for 2.8%, and Poland for 1.8%. Collectively, these three countries represented 62.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Northern Europe imported 113.7 thousand tons of carrots and turnips in 2020, representing a 3.6% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 5.5%, with an average annual increase of 1.8%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 138.2 thousand tons, which also marked the largest increase of 28.3%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 20.6%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Italy, the Netherlands, and Israel were notable but not dominant suppliers of carrots and turnips to Northern Europe. Italy accounted for 19.3% of import volume, the Netherlands for 18.3%, and Israel for 9.9%. Together, these three countries represented 47.4% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Northern Europe's carrot and turnip imports declined in value terms for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 85.3 million US dollars, down by 9.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 10.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.5%. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 114.1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 48.1%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 17.9%.

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

The country composition of carrot and turnip imports to Northern Europe in value terms was quite dispersed during the 2017-2020 period. Italy accounted for 19.7% of import value, the Netherlands for 16.6%, and France for 8.5%. Together, these three countries formed just 44.7% of total import flows, with the remaining 55.3% distributed among a wide range of other suppliers.

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

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