Mushrooms and truffles market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh or chilled mushrooms and truffles market in the CIS more than doubled in volume from 59 thousand tons in 2018 to 117 thousand tons in 2020. This initial surge was driven by the sustained food embargo on imports from several Western countries, which created a supply deficit and accelerated import substitution within the domestic industry. The period also saw the entry of new players, such as the launch of the 'Gribnaya Raduga' project, which significantly added to monthly production capacity.

Market growth continued steadily, reaching 175 thousand tons by 2023. This expansion was underpinned by a series of large-scale investment projects, including new mushroom farms in regions like Krasnodar and Voronezh, which vastly increased output. Supportive regulatory changes, notably the reclassification of mushrooms as agricultural produce, simplified taxation for producers and further incentivized capacity growth. Continuous improvements in cultivation techniques and yields also contributed to the rising production volumes throughout this period.

Production mushrooms and truffles in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

World map of production of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

CIS mushroom and truffle production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 123.1 thousand tonnes, marking a significant 56.5% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 272.1%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 55.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

CIS mushroom and truffle production value has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 448.8 million US dollars, up 61.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 275.6%, which corresponds to an annualized growth rate of 55.4%.

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

Exports mushrooms and truffles from CIS

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, CIS mushroom and truffle export volumes declined. In 2020, exports stood at 26 938 tonnes, a sharp 11.6% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 30.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.4%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 30 486 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 29.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, CIS mushrooms and truffles were exported to a wide range of markets. Even the top destinations—Lithuania, Germany, and Ukraine—collectively accounted for just 23.9% 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

After two years of growth, CIS mushroom and truffle export values declined. In 2020, exports totaled 98.2 million US dollars, a gradual 8.9% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 32.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 107.7 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 22.7%.

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

During 2017-2020, CIS mushrooms and truffles were exported to a diverse set of markets. The top three destinations—Lithuania (26.4% of export value), Germany (18.3%), and France (3.6%)—together made up only 48.2% of total export value. The remaining 51.8% was spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports mushrooms and truffles to CIS

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CIS mushroom and truffle import volumes have fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 20 417 tonnes, down 19.3% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, import volumes decreased by 48.1%, corresponding to an average annual decline of 19.6%.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that CIS mushroom and truffle imports in volume terms were not heavily concentrated. The top three sources—Poland (21.4% of import volume), Turkey (11.0%), and Serbia (4.9%)—jointly accounted for only 37.3% of total imports.

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

CIS mushroom and truffle import values have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 49.9 million US dollars, an 11.2% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value fell by 40.7%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 16.0%.

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

The import structure in value terms from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of trading partners. The leading sources—Poland (20.7% of import value), Turkey (10.4%), and Serbia (4.7%)—together represented only 35.9% of total imports. The remaining 64.1% was distributed among many smaller markets.

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

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