Prepared mushrooms and truffles market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared mushrooms and truffles in Eastern Europe expanded from 58 143 tons in 2018 to 63 384 tons in 2019, supported by an 18% increase in cafe and restaurant visits that boosted demand for canned products. Currency devaluation had earlier made the market attractive for large-scale investments, facilitating several projects. However, in 2020, market volume plummeted to 34 784 tons as pandemic-related restrictions led to a sharp decline in foodservice traffic and altered consumer preferences.

Post-pandemic recovery lifted the market to 49 780 tons in 2021, aided by continued investment in new production facilities and adjustments to supply chains. In 2022, volume grew further to 51 692 tons despite geopolitical disruptions and the introduction of new labeling and packaging requirements aimed at improving product transparency. Increased production and consumption in southern regions provided additional support. By 2023, the market stabilized at 50 665 tons, with prices steadying after earlier volatility and manufacturers adopting innovative packaging technologies and developing health‑oriented product segments.

Production prepared mushrooms and truffles in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Top producers of prepared mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

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

Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, has seen its production of prepared mushrooms and truffles decline for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 60 952 tonnes, marking a significant 17.7% drop from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 24.1%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 8.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of prepared mushrooms and truffles output in Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, stood at 112.6 million US dollars, reflecting a substantial 15.9% decline compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 15.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 133.9 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a modest 0.3% rise.

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

Exports prepared mushrooms and truffles from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, exported 73 229 tonnes of prepared mushrooms and truffles in 2020, representing a 9.2% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 18.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 4.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 with a 13.9% surge.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States were consistently the top destinations for exports in kind. Germany accounted for 38.3% of exports, the Netherlands for 10.8%, and the United States for 6.7%, together making up 55.8% of total export flows.

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

In 2020, Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, exported prepared mushrooms and truffles worth 135.3 million US dollars, showing an 11.5% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 32.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 3.7%, while the highest increase was in 2018 with a 23.0% jump.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and France remained the primary markets for exports in value terms. Germany held 39.9% of export value, the Netherlands 11.6%, and France 6.6%, collectively accounting for 58.1% of total export flows.

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 prepared mushrooms and truffles to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Following two years of growth, imports of prepared mushrooms and truffles into Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, declined. In 2020, import volume reached 47 060 tonnes, indicating a notable 16.6% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 10.7%, with an average annual decline of 3.7%. The peak volume was in 2019 at 56 397 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 5.0% rise.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China, the Netherlands, and Belgium formed the core group for imports in kind. China accounted for 66.7% of imports, the Netherlands for 9.8%, and Belgium for 5.1%, together representing 81.5% of total import flows.

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

After two years of gains, imports of prepared mushrooms and truffles into Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, saw a decline. In 2020, imports totaled 59.1 million US dollars, marking a 5.9% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 7.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 62.8 million US dollars, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 9.0% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Belgium consistently remained the main destinations for imports in value terms. China accounted for 51.4% of import value, the Netherlands for 12.2%, and Belgium for 6.9%, together making up 70.5% of total import flows.

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