Preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The Estonian market for preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts started the period at 7 030 t in 2018 and grew to 7 399 t in 2019. This initial expansion coincided with a regulatory interpretation issued in September 2018, where the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (PAFF) clarified that the use of buffered vinegar for technological purposes in food is considered intentional use as a food additive. This decision affected vinegar usage and labeling in the Estonian food industry, potentially influencing production practices for preserved products.

Market volume dropped sharply to 5 313 t in 2020, a decline of over 28%, before recovering to 7 122 t in 2021. Growth continued through 2022 and 2023, reaching nearly 8 000 t, but the market contracted again in 2024 to 6 121 t. These swings resulted in a net decrease over the full period, with the market size in 2024 approximately 13% lower than in 2018.

Production preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2019, the output of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Estonia reached its peak value of 9 308 K $ US. However, in 2020, this value dropped sharply to 5 456 K $ US, marking a significant decline of 41.4%. By 2021, production rebounded strongly, increasing by 61.8% year-over-year to reach 8 828 K $ US.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2019, Estonia produced the highest volume of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts at 5 638 t. The following year, in 2020, production fell to 3 470 t, a decrease of 38.5%. By 2021, output recovered to 5 043 t, showing a 45.3% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production decreased by 4.1%, which translates to an annualized decline of 1.4%.

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

Exports preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, exports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Estonia peaked at 2 562 t, with a year-over-year increase of 2.5%. However, in 2020, exports declined by 12.6% to reach their lowest point. By 2021, exports stabilized at 2 240 t, showing little change from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, total exports decreased by 10.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Finland, Latvia, and Sweden were the primary markets for Estonia's exports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in volume terms. Finland accounted for 39.8% of exports, Latvia for 21.0%, and Sweden for 10.8%. Together, these three countries represented 71.7% 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

In 2019, the value of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts exports from Estonia reached its highest point at 3 829 K $ US, reflecting a 14.8% increase from the previous year. In 2020, exports fell to 3 143 K $ US, a decline of 17.9%. By 2021, exports recovered to 3 426 K $ US, up by 9.0% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 2.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, Latvia, and Sweden remained the main destinations for Estonia's preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts exports in value terms. Finland held a 45.3% share, Latvia 18.9%, and Sweden 11.3%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 75.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

In 2019, imports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts into Estonia reached their maximum volume at 4 323 t. The following year, in 2020, imports decreased by 5.6% to 4 083 t. By 2021, imports rose to 4 318 t, showing a modest gain of 5.8% compared to 2020.

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

During 2018-2021, Turkey, Poland, and Finland were key suppliers of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Estonia in volume terms. Turkey accounted for 14.7% of imports, Poland for 13.7%, and Finland for 13.3%. However, their combined share was only 41.7% of total imports, with the remaining 58.3% spread across numerous other trading partners.

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

In 2019, the value of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts imports into Estonia peaked. In 2020, imports declined by 3.3% to 5 292 K $ US. By 2021, imports increased to 5 982 K $ US, up by 13.0% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 10.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey, Finland, and Poland were significant suppliers of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Estonia in value terms. Turkey represented 15.8% of imports, Finland 13.7%, and Poland 13.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 43.2% of total import value, while the remaining 56.8% was distributed among many other partners.

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

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