Edible brassicas market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for fresh edible brassicas in Russia expanded from 2.64 million tons to 2.74 million tons, despite a minor dip in 2020. The initial growth was fueled by the continued effect of the 2014 state embargo on imports of fresh vegetables, which encouraged import substitution and boosted domestic production. In 2019, rising demand for cheaper vegetables, including cabbage, due to inflation on non-seasonal crops, provided additional momentum. The market then contracted slightly to 2.74 million tons in 2020 as pandemic-related restrictions hampered the HoReCa and food service sectors.

A sharp downturn followed in 2021, with market volume falling 17% to 2.27 million tons and production dropping to 2.20 million tons. Recovery commenced in 2022 as the market grew 11% to 2.52 million tons, driven by the introduction of new import restrictions on vegetables under category 07, which further promoted import substitution. This period also saw the entry of new domestic players into the chilled and frozen vegetable segment. Growth continued into 2023, with the market reaching 2.74 million tons, supported by the strengthening of greenhouse production enabling year-round harvests.

Production edible brassicas in Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Russia ranked third globally in the production of edible brassicas.

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Russia's production of edible brassicas grew for the second year in a row. In 2019, output reached its lowest point at 2,519 thousand tonnes, followed by a 5.0% increase in 2020 to 2,652 thousand tonnes, which remained largely stable compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 6.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of edible brassicas production in Russia was $390.8 million, down 17.3% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at $472.5 million, while the lowest was in 2018 at $389.8 million. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 5.8%, with an annualized decline of 2.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 21.2%.

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

Exports edible brassicas from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Russia exported 16.3 thousand tonnes of edible brassicas, up 20.8% from the previous year. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 18.2 thousand tonnes, while the lowest was in 2019 at 13.5 thousand tonnes. Over 2017-2020, exports decreased by 9.3%, with an annualized decline of 3.2%. The largest drop was in 2019, falling by 25.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine was the dominant partner in Russia's edible brassicas exports by volume, accounting for 93.1% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Russia's edible brassicas export value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, it stood at $2,403 thousand, nearly unchanged from 2019. The highest value was in 2018 at $2,818 thousand. Over 2017-2020, export value fell by 12.8%, with an annualized decline of 4.4%. The largest decrease was in 2019, down 14.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018, up 2.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine was the key partner for Russia's edible brassicas exports by value, representing 92.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports edible brassicas to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Russia imported about 103.5 thousand tonnes of edible brassicas, a sharp decline of 38.0% from the previous year. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 166.9 thousand tonnes. Over 2017-2020, imports decreased by 31.2%, with an annualized decline of 11.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 21.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Uzbekistan, and Belarus formed the core of Russia's edible brassicas imports by volume, with shares of 39.4%, 16.8%, and 14.6%, respectively, totaling 70.7% of all imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Russia's edible brassicas import value totaled $43,272 thousand, marking a sharp fall of 44.7% year-over-year. The highest value was in 2019 at $78,296 thousand. Over 2017-2020, import value decreased by 33.1%, with an annualized decline of 12.5%. The largest increase was in 2019, up 31.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Iran, and Uzbekistan were the leading partners for Russia's edible brassicas imports by value, with shares of 41.8%, 19.5%, and 12.8%, respectively, combining for 74.0% of total flows.

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

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