Leguminous vegetables market in Montenegro

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, production of fresh leguminous vegetables in Montenegro remained highly stable, fluctuating between 1 635 and 1 637 tons per year. Total market volume reached its highest point in 2020 at 1 708 tons, then gradually declined to 1 678 tons by 2023, driven primarily by a drop in imports from 75 tons in 2020 to 42 tons in 2023.

In 2022, the market faced increased production costs due to rising fertilizer and energy prices linked to the Russia-Ukraine war, which pressured vegetable prices regionally. However, production volumes were sustained by investments in agricultural technologies and infrastructure in the broader area, helping to maintain yields. Growing consumer health consciousness and the expansion of supermarket channels also supported demand, contributing to the overall stability of the market volume at 1 687 tons.

Production leguminous vegetables in Montenegro

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2019, Montenegro produced 1 635.9 tonnes of leguminous vegetables, marking the highest output in recent years. Production remained virtually unchanged in 2020, with 1 633.5 tonnes recorded. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, at 0.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Montenegro in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports leguminous vegetables from Montenegro

Exports in kind, kg

Montenegro's exports of leguminous vegetables showed significant fluctuations during this period. In 2018, exports reached their lowest point at 23 kilograms, representing a 69.1% decline from the previous year. By 2019, exports surged to 140 kilograms, a 508.7% increase from 2018, making it the peak year. Overall, exports varied by a factor of 6.1 between the trough in 2018 and the peak in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Montenegro in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Norway and Italy were the dominant markets for Montenegro's leguminous vegetable exports in kind, together accounting for 82.7% of total shipments. The remaining 17.3% was distributed among various other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

Montenegro's exports of leguminous vegetables in value terms grew for the second consecutive year. In 2019, export value totaled 230 US dollars, up 25.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2019, exports increased by 94%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 24.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Norway were the two leading markets for Montenegro's leguminous vegetable exports in value terms, jointly representing 81.3% of total exports. The remaining 18.7% was spread across a diverse range of other countries.

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

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

Imports leguminous vegetables to Montenegro

Imports in kind, kg

Montenegro's imports of leguminous vegetables in kind rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached approximately 74 727 kilograms, a 9.3% increase from 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 54 328 kilograms, which was a 4.0% decline from the previous year. Imports then rebounded in 2019 with a 25.8% increase. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 32%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Montenegro in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Throughout 2017-2020, Albania dominated Montenegro's imports of leguminous vegetables in kind, holding an 81.4% share of total imports. The remaining 18.6% was distributed among numerous other countries, each with smaller individual shares.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

Montenegro's imports of leguminous vegetables in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value totaled 86 711 US dollars, up 3.7% year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 72 861 US dollars, reflecting a 6.8% decline from the previous year. Imports then rose by 14.8% in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 10.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Montenegro's imports of leguminous vegetables in value terms were heavily concentrated on Albania, which accounted for 79.9% of total imports. The remaining 20.1% was shared among various other trading partners.

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

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