Carrots and turnips market in Southern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh carrots and turnips in Southern Europe expanded from 922 thousand tons in 2018 to 947 thousand tons in 2021, despite a temporary decrease to 877 thousand tons in 2019. This overall growth was supported by a steady rise in domestic production, which increased from 1 049 thousand tons to 1 183 thousand tons over the same period.

In 2022, the market contracted sharply to 816 thousand tons as production fell to 951 thousand tons. Competition in the European fresh vegetable market intensified during this time with a growing presence from Morocco, Poland, and Turkey. A partial recovery followed in 2023, with the market volume reaching 864 thousand tons and production rebounding to 1 052 thousand tons. Adverse weather events, including Storm Ciaran in November 2023, disrupted logistics and affected carrot yields in France, a key supplier to the region, while industry investments in supply-chain optimization helped reduce post-harvest losses.

Production carrots and turnips in Southern 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

Carrot and turnip production in Southern Europe has increased for the second year in a row. In 2018, production hit its lowest point at 1 049 thousand tonnes, with a significant decline of 10.0% that year. By 2020, output had risen to 1 141 thousand tonnes, marking a 6.6% increase compared to 2019.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Carrot and turnip exports from Southern Europe have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments abroad reached 275.9 thousand tonnes, showing a substantial 12.3% rise from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 40.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 11.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export market for carrots and turnips from Southern Europe was quite diverse. Germany accounted for 22.5% of shipments by volume, France for 18.1%, and the Netherlands for 7.2%. Together, these three countries represented 47.8% of total exports, indicating a broad partner portfolio without a single dominant market.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2019, carrot and turnip exports from Southern Europe saw their largest decline, dropping by 6.5%. However, in 2018, exports surged by 49.6%, the biggest increase during the period. By 2020, export value had reached 187.5 million US dollars, a strong 11.8% rise from the previous year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 56.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, France, and the Netherlands were the key partners for carrot and turnip exports from Southern Europe in value terms. Germany led with 28.9% of export value, followed by France at 20.1%, and the Netherlands at 8.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 57.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

In 2018, carrot and turnip imports into Southern Europe peaked at 76.7 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 5.9%. However, in 2019, imports fell to their lowest point of 52.0 thousand tonnes, a sharp decline of 32.2%. By 2020, imports had recovered slightly to 53.9 thousand tonnes, up 3.6% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 25.7%, averaging an annual decline of 9.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import market for carrots and turnips in Southern Europe was fragmented, with no single country dominating. France held the largest share at 14.0% of imports by volume, followed by the Netherlands at 9.0%, and Belgium at 5.5%. Together, these three partners made up only 28.5% of total imports, while numerous smaller countries contributed the remainder.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Carrot and turnip imports into Southern Europe have declined for two consecutive years. In 2018, import value reached its highest point at 47.1 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 36.4%. However, in 2019, imports fell by 18.9%, the steepest drop in the period. By 2020, imports had decreased to 33.1 million US dollars, down 13.4% year-over-year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 4.1%, with a compound annual decline of 1.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the import market for carrots and turnips in Southern Europe in value terms was highly dispersed. The Netherlands accounted for 11.8% of import value, France for 10.7%, and Germany for 7.2%. Combined, these three countries represented just 29.8% of total flows, with no partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

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