Frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the frozen vegetable market in Austria grew from 13.6 thousand tonnes to 19.2 thousand tonnes in volume, and from USD 25.3 million to USD 30.3 million in value. In 2020, the market volume dropped to 12.1 thousand tonnes and USD 25.3 million, largely due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted supply chains and altered consumer behavior in the food sector.

In the following years, the market gradually recovered. By 2021, volume rose to 13.0 thousand tonnes and USD 27.8 million, partly driven by shifting consumer preferences toward plant-based diets and a roughly 13% increase in vegetable prices due to inflation and higher costs for raw materials, energy, and packaging. In 2022, market volume reached 13.8 thousand tonnes and USD 29.3 million, supported by extreme weather conditions that limited fresh vegetable exports from Austria, boosting demand for frozen alternatives, alongside continued food price inflation.

In 2023, despite a drop in volume to 12.1 thousand tonnes, the market value increased to USD 33.0 million due to persistent inflation and high production costs. Consumer demand continued to shift toward plant-based and sustainable products, sustaining the market in monetary terms.

Production frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize in Austria

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Top producers of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

Austria's production of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1 261 tonnes, marking a 20.3% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 41%, which translates to an average annual decline of 16.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 199 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 28.1% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 at 2.9%.

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In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of Austria's frozen vegetable production, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, has also decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1 174 thousand US dollars, representing a notable 15.0% decline from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value dropped by 33.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.6%. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 1 911 thousand US dollars. The sharpest decline happened in 2019 at 27.8%, whereas the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 8.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize from Austria

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In 2020, Austria exported 24 471 tonnes of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, reflecting a substantial 12.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 7.4%, with an average annual decline of 2.5%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 27 866 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 12.1%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Belgium were the leading destinations for Austria's exports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, in volume terms. Germany accounted for 27.1% of exports, Hungary for 18.4%, and Belgium for 12.0%. Together, these three countries represented 57.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Austria's exports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, amounted to 22 784 thousand US dollars, a 6.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 21 601 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2019 at 24 322 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 12.6% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria's export market for frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, in value terms was quite diverse. Germany led with 23.3% of exports, followed by Hungary at 13.7% and Belgium at 12.7%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 49.7% of total export value.

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

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

Imports frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize to Austria

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In 2020, Austria imported 35 305 tonnes of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, showing a 22.4% decrease year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 2.9%, with an average annual decrease of 1.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 45 508 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 25.3%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Germany, and Poland remained the primary suppliers of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, to Austria in volume terms. Belgium accounted for 42.1% of imports, Germany for 25.0%, and Poland for 11.6%. Together, these three countries formed 78.6% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Austria's imports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, declined in 2020. The import value totalled 46 894 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a 12.0% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 9.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 53 265 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 18.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Belgium, Germany, and Poland—collectively accounted for 70.8% of the total import value of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, into Austria.

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

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