Edible brassicas market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for fresh or chilled edible brassicas in CIS increased from 4 739 тыс. т to 4 914 тыс. т. This growth coincided with the expansion of production capacities and active involvement of major companies, including the launch of new production facilities. Rising consumer interest in healthy eating and organic products also stimulated demand, while new certification and phytosanitary requirements were introduced to enhance product safety.

The market contracted to 4 735 тыс. т in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily reduced demand from the HoReCa and social catering segments. Sanitary rules for retail trade in vegetables and fruits were enforced, strengthening quality control. In 2021, the market volume fell further to 4 294 тыс. т. During this period, the organic vegetable segment developed with state support, and new packaging and labeling technologies were adopted to improve product preservation and consumer information.

A recovery began in 2022, with the market reaching 4 645 тыс. т. Logistical changes and sanctions stimulated domestic production, supported by investments in greenhouse farming. In 2023, the market grew to 4 932 тыс. т, driven by an 8% increase in the overall vegetable harvest and continued expansion of greenhouse production. New traceability and labeling requirements were implemented to improve market transparency, reflecting ongoing shifts in consumer preferences toward healthy and organic options.

Production edible brassicas in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

In 2020, CIS countries produced 4 719 thousand tons of edible brassicas, representing a 2.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 6.8%, with an average annual decrease of 2.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4 669 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 7.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant increase at 3.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two consecutive years of growth, edible brassicas production in CIS countries declined in value terms. In 2020, production was valued at 2 887 million US dollars, marking a 16.9% year-over-year decrease. However, looking at the broader 2017-2020 period, production value actually increased by 12.6%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 4.0%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 3 472 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 31.2%.

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

Exports edible brassicas from CIS

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of expansion, edible brassicas export volumes from CIS countries contracted. In 2020, exports totaled 58.7 thousand tons, representing a 26.6% decrease compared to 2019. Despite this recent decline, exports grew by 40.5% over the 2017-2020 period, averaging 12.0% annual growth. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 80.0 thousand tons, which also experienced the largest increase of 42.9%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Ukraine remained the primary destination for edible brassicas exports from CIS countries, accounting for 10.2% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Export values showed considerable volatility during this period. In 2020, edible brassicas exports from CIS countries totaled 35.9 million US dollars, representing a sharp 37.3% decline compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 57.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 80.4%. Between 2017 and 2019, export values increased 2.7-fold, highlighting the market's dynamic nature.

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

During 2017-2020, Ukraine was the largest market for edible brassicas exports from CIS countries in value terms, accounting for 9.3% of total export value.

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

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

Imports edible brassicas to CIS

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, CIS countries imported 74.9 thousand tons of edible brassicas, representing a dramatic 47.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 57.1%, averaging a 24.6% annual decrease. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 13.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, edible brassicas imports to CIS countries were distributed across numerous trading partners. China accounted for 24.5% of import volumes, Iran for 8.6%, and Poland for 5.7%, with these three countries together representing 38.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, edible brassicas imports to CIS countries were valued at 66.8 million US dollars, showing a 43.5% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values declined by 42.4%, with an average annual decrease of 16.8%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 118.2 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 21.1%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, no single country dominated edible brassicas imports to CIS countries in value terms. China accounted for 27.6% of import value, Iran for 13.0%, and Poland for 8.1%, with these three countries together representing 48.7% of total import value. The remaining imports were distributed among numerous smaller trading partners, each with modest individual shares.

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

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