Frozen preserved vegetables market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The frozen preserved vegetables market in Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, showed relative stability in 2018 and 2019, with volumes around 260 thousand tons. Development during these years was driven by the spread of Western lifestyles and increased adoption of refrigeration equipment, which supported market growth. The entry of new domestic players and the expansion of Russian brands like 'Salmon' and 'Snezana' added to the competitive landscape, while consumer preferences gradually shifted toward convenient vegetable mixes and more attractive packaging.

In 2020, the market volume fell sharply to 204 thousand tons, primarily due to the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food service channels and consumer spending. Despite this contraction, factors highlighted the beginning of foodservice recovery and rising interest in vegan and health-oriented frozen products. The subsequent rebound was strong: by 2022, the market reached 302 thousand tons, supported by expanded product assortments, improved packaging and marketing efforts, and sustained demand for easy-to-prepare vegetable blends. Major Russian producers, such as 'Khladokombinat Zapadny', consolidated their positions, controlling over 20% of the market.

Throughout the period, the market remained heavily reliant on imports, with Poland maintaining a dominant share of supplies. At the same time, imports from Middle Eastern countries grew to offset seasonal fluctuations. Consumer preferences continued to evolve toward brightly packaged vegetable mixes and healthier options, while the expansion of the greenhouse vegetable segment influenced the overall supply structure for fresh produce, indirectly shaping the frozen vegetable market.

Production frozen preserved vegetables in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Top producers of frozen preserved vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen preserved vegetables, 2017-2020

Following a two-year decline, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) saw an increase in frozen preserved vegetable production. In 2020, the region produced 15 782 tons, representing a modest 0.8% gain over the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 15 651 tons. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production decreased by 21%, which translates to an annualized decline of 7.5%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, when production fell by 13.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) experienced a third consecutive year of declining frozen preserved vegetable production in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 17 457 thousand US dollars, marking a 2.2% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 18.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of decline of 6.5%.

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

Exports frozen preserved vegetables from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, foreign supplies of frozen preserved vegetables from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined. In 2020, exports totaled 176.0 thousand tons, showing a solid 12.4% decrease from the previous year. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 201.0 thousand tons. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 2.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when exports rose by 6.0%.

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

An analysis of export volumes from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across numerous markets. Kazakhstan accounted for 4.0% of exports, Latvia for 2.7%, and Serbia for 2.5%. Together, these three countries represented just 9.1% of total flows, while the remaining 90.9% was distributed among a wide range of other trading partners.

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, M $ US

Following two years of increase, the value of frozen preserved vegetable exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 194.7 million US dollars, reflecting a robust 15.1% contraction year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 229.3 million US dollars. The most substantial growth occurred in 2018, with a 10.2% increase.

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

The country composition of export values from 2017 to 2020 was highly dispersed. Germany represented 4.4% of exports, Kazakhstan 3.8%, and Latvia 2.9%. Combined, these three countries accounted for only 11.1% of total flows, with the remaining 88.9% spread across a diverse array of other destinations.

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 frozen preserved vegetables to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year rise, the volume of frozen preserved vegetable imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined. In 2020, imports reached 364.2 thousand tons, constituting a 17.6% reduction compared to 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 442.0 thousand tons. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 13.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany were the top suppliers of frozen preserved vegetables to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). The Netherlands accounted for 30.4% of import volume, Belgium for 20.2%, and Germany for 9.9%. Together, these three countries represented 60.5% of total import volume during this period.

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, M $ US

Following a two-year uptick, the value of frozen preserved vegetable imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined. In 2020, import value amounted to 393.8 million US dollars, marking a significant 13.4% fall compared to the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 454.9 million US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 7.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 15.8% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany consistently held leading positions in the import value structure for Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). The Netherlands accounted for 30.6% of import value, Belgium for 17.3%, and Germany for 12.1%. Collectively, these three countries represented 60.0% of total import flows during this period.

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