Provisionally preserved vegetables market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for provisionally preserved vegetables in Russia opened at 66 055 т in 2018, supported by the emergence of new product segments for short-term storage and a strong raw material base. After a drop to 50 182 т in 2019, demand rebounded in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic increased consumer interest in long-shelf-life products, lifting the market to 58 933 т. A surge to 95 098 т followed in 2021, driven by increased investment in new production facilities and the beginning of tighter labeling regulations.

In 2022, the market volume fell sharply to 54 400 т as EU sanctions and logistical difficulties constrained import supplies, despite state subsidies for vegetable processors that helped maintain domestic production. The market then dipped to 51 524 т in 2023.

By 2024, the market recovered to 65 799 т, nearly matching the 2018 level, fueled by the continued expansion of the short-term preservation segment and stricter packaging and labeling controls.

Production provisionally preserved vegetables in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Russia's production of provisionally preserved vegetables grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 35,480 tonnes, marking a modest increase of 7.6% compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production declined by 4.3%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 1.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 32,622 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year drop of 12.0% also occurring that year.

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

Exports provisionally preserved vegetables from Russia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with a 2.5-fold increase between these years. In 2021, Russia exported 4,197 tonnes of provisionally preserved vegetables, which represents a significant rise of 151.9% compared to the previous year. The sharpest decline was observed in 2020, when exports fell by 36.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Belarus, Japan, and China were the top destinations for Russia's exports of provisionally preserved vegetables in volume terms. Belarus accounted for 37.3% of exports, Japan for 31.5%, and China for 13.2%. Together, these three countries made up 81.9% of total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Russia's exports of provisionally preserved vegetables increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 5,896 thousand US dollars, up by 63.6% from 2020. Over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, export value grew by 119.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 30.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Japan, Belarus, and Italy were the leading markets for Russia's exports of provisionally preserved vegetables in value terms. Japan held a 34.5% share, Belarus 19.4%, and Italy 13.5%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 67.4% of total export value during this timeframe.

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

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

Imports provisionally preserved vegetables to Russia

Imports in kind, t

The import market displayed an unstable trend over the observed period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2021, showing a 3.2-fold increase between these years. In 2021, Russia imported 20,187 tonnes of provisionally preserved vegetables, which was a sharp rise of 131.0% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with imports dropping by 34.2%.

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

During the 2018–2021 period, India and Kazakhstan dominated Russia's imports of provisionally preserved vegetables in volume terms. Together, they accounted for 92.3% of total import flows, while the remainder was distributed among other smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Russia's imports of provisionally preserved vegetables in value terms grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached approximately 20,689 thousand US dollars, increasing by 45.2% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value rose by 38.4%, corresponding to an average annual growth rate of 11.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 10,013 thousand US dollars, with the steepest decline of 33.0% also occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, India was the primary source for Russia's imports of provisionally preserved vegetables in value terms, capturing 88.6% of total import flows. The remaining share was spread across various other, smaller markets.

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

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