Carrots and turnips market in Western Europe

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market volume for carrots and turnips in Western Europe grew consistently, reaching 2 743 thousand tonnes in 2021. This expansion was driven by increased carrot production in France, where output rose by 6.2% between 2018 and 2022, and by the global upward trend in carrot and turnip production. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further boosted demand for fresh vegetables like carrots as consumers stocked up on affordable, healthy food. In 2021, growing consumer preference for convenient and healthy options, along with innovations in packaging and marketing for ready-to-eat products such as baby carrots, supported continued market growth.

The market contracted sharply in 2022, falling to 2 325 thousand tonnes. It then stabilized in 2023 with a slight recovery to 2 364 thousand tonnes. During this period, the market faced supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainties, while global production remained relatively stable. Wholesale and farm gate prices showed an upward trend in 2023, reflecting shifts in supply and demand conditions.

In 2024, French fresh carrot production for the 2024-2025 season is estimated at 381 600 tonnes, a 13% increase from the previous season. European production of fresh vegetables also grew by 6% in 2024, with Germany, France, and Poland as key carrot producers. Consumer trends continue to favor organic, local, and convenient products, with strong sales growth for ready-to-use vegetable packets. Innovations in cold-chain logistics and evolving European labeling regulations are also shaping the market.

Production carrots and turnips in Western 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

Western Europe's production of carrots and turnips has grown for the second year in a row. In 2019, output reached 2 187 thousand tonnes, but then rose to 2 472 thousand tonnes in 2020, marking a 1.2% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 2.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 187 thousand tonnes, with the sharpest decline that year at 9.4%. In contrast, the most significant increase occurred in 2019, with an 11.7% rise.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from Western Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, Western Europe's exports of carrots and turnips saw a decline. In 2019, export volume peaked at 599.6 thousand tonnes, but then dropped to 425.1 thousand tonnes in 2020, representing a 29.1% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 6.9%, averaging an annual decline of 2.4%. The highest export volume was in 2019 at 599.6 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 24.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Western Europe's export market for carrots and turnips was quite diverse. Key partners included Poland, accounting for 4.0% of exports, Czechia at 3.7%, and the United Kingdom at 2.4%. Together, these three countries made up only 10.1% of total export flows, indicating a broad distribution across many destinations.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Carrots and turnips exports from Western Europe have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports reached their highest value at 352.4 million US dollars, but then fell to 311.2 million US dollars in 2020, an 8.1% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 23%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 39.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in value terms was highly diversified. Poland contributed 4.3% of export value, the United Kingdom 3.5%, and Czechia 3.0%. Combined, these three countries represented just 10.9% of total flows, with no single country dominating the market.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to Western Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Western Europe's imports of carrots and turnips experienced a significant drop. In 2019, imports hit a high of 501.1 thousand tonnes, but then decreased to 366.0 thousand tonnes in 2020, a sharp 27.0% decline from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports fell by 19.4%, averaging an annual decrease of 7.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 25.7%.

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

The import structure for carrots and turnips in Western Europe from 2017 to 2020 featured a wide range of partners. Spain led with 10.6% of imports, followed by Italy at 6.6%, and Denmark at 3.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for only 20.6% of total import flows, while the remaining 79.4% was spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of carrots and turnips into Western Europe have declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, imports reached their peak at 433.4 million US dollars, but then dropped to 382.6 million US dollars in 2020, a slight 1.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 17.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 10.3%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 32.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Western Europe sourced carrots and turnips from a broad array of markets. Spain was the top supplier with 17.1% of import value, Italy followed with 12.1%, and Denmark with 9.7%. Collectively, these three countries made up only 38.9% of total import value, with the remaining 61.1% coming from many smaller destinations.

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

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