Chicory market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the chicory market in Eastern Europe was buoyed by growing interest in healthy eating, which stimulated demand for chicory as a natural coffee substitute. This led to an expansion of production and sales, particularly in Russia. By 2019, increased sowing areas for root chicory and the entry of new producers supported industry development, although domestic market volume temporarily contracted due to rising export shipments. In 2020, sustained consumer trends towards healthy products, coupled with increased imports of dried chicory roots, drove market volume up to 6.3 thousand tons.

After a peak in 2020, market volume declined in 2021 and fell sharply to 3.0 thousand tons in 2022. This drop was primarily linked to a substantial increase in exports of Russian chicory, which diverted supply from the domestic market. Consumer demand for chicory continued to strengthen amid rising coffee prices, laying the groundwork for recovery. By 2023, the market rebounded to 4.4 thousand tons, supported by active development of soluble chicory production with new flavors and growing sales through online marketplaces and the health food segment.

Production chicory in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of chicory, 2017-2020

World map of production of chicory, 2017-2020

Chicory production in Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 6 190 tons of chicory, showing a slight year-over-year decrease of 1.1%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 82.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -43.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Production value dropped from its peak in 2017 to a low in 2019, with a 5.8-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, chicory output in Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, was valued at 5 878 thousand US dollars, which represents an 18.1% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 976 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with an 80.7% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports chicory from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, chicory exports from Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, totaled 1 861 tons, marking a 29.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 17.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.1%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 640 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 32.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Germany, and Latvia were the top destinations for chicory exports in kind. Belgium accounted for 65.9% of exports, Germany for 9.1%, and Latvia for 2.0%. Together, these three countries made up 77.0% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, chicory exports from Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, were valued at 1 767 thousand US dollars, representing a 15.8% decline compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 5.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 756 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 2 099 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 19.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Germany, and Latvia were consistently the main destinations for chicory exports in value terms. Belgium accounted for 62.8% of export value, Germany for 9.7%, and Latvia for 1.9%. Combined, these three countries represented 74.4% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports chicory to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, t

Foreign chicory supplies to Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 940 tons, showing a significant year-over-year rise of 28.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 51.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, France, India, and Germany were the primary suppliers of chicory to Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia. France and India each accounted for 32.2% of imports in kind, while Germany contributed 1.9%. Together, these three countries comprised 66.3% of total imports.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Chicory imports into Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 2 639 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 76.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value surged by 121.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 30.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, France, India, and Germany were the key markets for chicory imports in value terms. France accounted for 34.0% of import value, India for 22.5%, and Germany for 3.5%. Together, these three countries made up 60.1% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020