Not further prepared dried vegetables market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried vegetables in Estonia experienced notable fluctuations in physical volume between 2018 and 2024, starting at 1 378 t and reaching a peak of 1 739 t in 2019 before declining to 1 107 t in 2023. In value terms, the market showed more consistent growth, rising from 4.3 million USD in 2018 to 5.8 million USD in 2024, indicating a shift toward higher-value products.

A significant driver from 2022 onward was the rising consumer preference for plant-based diets and clean-label products, which boosted demand for dried vegetables as convenient, nutritious ingredients. This trend was reinforced by the emergence of new product forms such as powders and flakes, catering to convenience and nutrition needs, which helped sustain market value even during periods of volume contraction.

The market volume recovered to 1 384 t in 2024, supported by increased use of advanced drying technologies that improved product quality and shelf life, enhancing the appeal of dried vegetables in the Estonian market.

Production not further prepared dried vegetables in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of not further prepared dried vegetables increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 355.0 K $ US, marking a strong 16.5% improvement compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 268.6 K $ US, with the largest decline of 3.4% occurring that year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 27.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, kg

Top producers of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2018-2021

Estonia's production of not further prepared dried vegetables increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, 19 800 kg were produced, indicating a robust 13.8% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production expanded by 45.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Exports not further prepared dried vegetables from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

Not further prepared dried vegetables exports from Estonia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 183 t, reflecting a limited 4.8% contraction from 2020. Over the period 2018-2021, exports decreased by 39.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden (60.9% of exports in kind), Finland (18.9%), and France (4.1%) consistently held the leading positions in Estonia's export structure for not further prepared dried vegetables. Together, these three countries accounted for 83.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, not further prepared dried vegetables exports from Estonia increased in 2021. Exports came to 1 119 K $ US, up by 13.8% compared with 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 983 K $ US, with the largest decline of 24.0% occurring that year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 30.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the leading destinations for Estonia's not further prepared dried vegetables exports in value terms were Sweden (54.0% of exports in value terms), Finland (14.1%), and Lithuania (11.4%). These three countries jointly accounted for 79.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Imports not further prepared dried vegetables to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Not further prepared dried vegetables imports into Estonia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Estonia imported 1 464 t, showing a 10.6% reduction compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 006 t, with the largest increase of 20.4% occurring that year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 18.4%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 12.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, China (37.5% of imports in kind), India (24.2%), and France (15.3%) were the main sources for Estonia's imports of not further prepared dried vegetables. Together, these three countries accounted for 77.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of not further prepared dried vegetables imports into Estonia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Estonia imported approximately 5 082 K $ US, remaining nearly unchanged year-over-year. Over the period 2018-2021, imports decreased by 9.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, China (34.7% of imports in value terms), India (20.3%), and France (13.3%) remained the key sources for Estonia's imports of not further prepared dried vegetables in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 68.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021