Preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Austria fluctuated between 2018 and 2024, starting at 54 683 t and ending at 51 855 t. After a decline in 2019-2020, it recovered in 2021-2022 before falling again in 2023-2024. In value terms, the market peaked at $110.8 million in 2023, driven by inflationary pressures on consumer prices for food items. Extreme weather in Southern Europe during 2023 hampered fruit and vegetable exports from the region, affecting supply and prices in Austria and contributing to the drop in physical market volume.

Domestic production remained relatively stable, but exports grew substantially, rising from 5 905 t in 2018 to 16 113 t in 2024, with export value surging from $9.1 million to $50.9 million. This indicates a stronger outward orientation for Austrian producers. Imports also increased in both volume and value, supporting domestic availability. The market development for plant-based foods showed growth in 2024, reflecting shifting consumer preferences towards new segments, although this did not offset the overall volume decline.

Production preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's output of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts was valued at 80 290 K $ US, marking a 4.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 1.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Austria produced 37 441 t of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, representing a 6.3% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production declined by 11.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.0%. The largest drop was recorded in 2018 at 8.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 3.4% rise.

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

Exports preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Exports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Austria increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 10 704 t, a 21.8% gain compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 46.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 905 t, which also saw the largest decline of 19.4%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 48.8% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Germany, and Italy formed the main cluster of markets for Austria's exports in kind. Czechia accounted for 59.9% of exports, Germany for 17.2%, and Italy for 6.7%, together representing 83.8% 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

Shipments of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Austria increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, Austria exported 12 446 K $ US worth of these products, which is 14.4% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 30.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 096 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 4.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 19.6% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Germany, and Canada remained the principal buyers of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Austria in value terms. Czechia accounted for 34.6% of exports, Germany for 26.8%, and Canada for 9.6%, jointly representing 71.0% 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 preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Austria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, imports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts into Austria amounted to 23 674 t, showing a strong rise of 13.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 24%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 4.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 14.9% rise.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Turkey, and Greece formed the core of Austria's imports in kind. Germany accounted for 58.7% of imports, Turkey for 5.4%, and Greece for 4.9%, together taking 68.9% of total import flows.

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

In 2020, Austria's import volume of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts reached 37 119 K $ US, representing a 10.8% gain compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 24.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 13.5% rise.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Greece, and Italy remained at the centre of Austria's imports in value terms, together accounting for 64.6% of total import flows.

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

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