Carrots and turnips market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled carrots and turnips in Southern Asia saw its volume increase from 2 412 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 3 474 thousand tonnes in 2023. Domestic production drove this expansion, rising from 2 476 to 3 565 thousand tonnes over the same period, despite a temporary contraction in 2020.

Following the 2020 dip, the market regained momentum with consistent yearly growth. Production increases of over 10% annually after 2021 supported this recovery, while exports remained a stable outlet and imports stayed minimal.

Recent developments highlight ongoing sector evolution. In India, a major producer, growth in ready-to-eat food exports including chilled vegetables reflects expanding external demand. This is coupled with significant investment in food processing capacity and a strong consumer shift towards fresh, locally sourced, and organic produce, which sustains demand for vegetables like carrots and turnips.

Production carrots and turnips in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

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

Southern Asia's production of carrots and turnips declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the region produced 2 562 K t, marking a 9.4% year-over-year decrease. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 12.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.0%. The peak was in 2019, with 2 827 K t, and that year also saw the largest increase of 14.2%.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Southern Asia exported 105.4 K t of carrots and turnips, a sharp 45.0% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 104.9%, averaging 27.0% growth per year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 1.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Iraq dominated Southern Asia's carrot and turnip exports in volume, holding an 83.8% share of total flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market for carrots and turnips in Southern Asia showed volatility over the period. In 2020, exports reached 17 768 K $ US, a sharp 26.6% drop from 2019. The highest value was in 2018 at 24 580 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 110.2%. The lowest was in 2017, resulting in a 2.1-fold variation between the 2018 peak and the 2017 low.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq was the dominant player in Southern Asia's carrot and turnip exports by value, accounting for 82.0% of total flows, while other partners had relatively minor shares.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Southern Asia's imports of carrots and turnips grew for the second year in a row in 2020, reaching 17.0 K t, a 22.0% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 53.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.3%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 9.6 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 12.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 44.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China was the main source for Southern Asia's carrot and turnip imports by volume, making up 82.6% of the total, with other destinations contributing smaller amounts.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Southern Asia's carrot and turnip imports totaled 4 696 K $ US, a 10.8% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 19%, averaging 6.0% per year. The lowest value was in 2018 at 3 856 K $ US, while the peak was in 2019 at 5 265 K $ US, which also recorded the largest increase of 36.5%.

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

During 2017-2020, China was the primary source for Southern Asia's carrot and turnip imports by value, accounting for 74.6% of total flows, with other markets forming a smaller, diverse group.

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

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