Soups and broths market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

Consumer preferences in Estonia were gradually shifting toward healthier and more convenient food options, setting the stage for market changes. In 2019, market volume declined to 2.3 thousand tonnes as consumers became more cautious with spending amid economic pressures. The following year, the COVID-19 pandemic sharply accelerated demand for convenient shelf-stable foods like soups, driving the market up to 2.6 thousand tonnes. This shift was supported by the rapid growth of e-commerce, which improved product accessibility.

After the pandemic surge, market volume dropped again to 2.3 thousand tonnes in 2021, influenced by rising inflation that tightened household budgets. However, 2022 saw a strong recovery to 2.8 thousand tonnes, fueled by major companies investing in new healthier and plant-based soup varieties. Enhanced labeling requirements emphasizing ingredient transparency and the expansion of online sales channels further stimulated consumer interest and market growth.

In the subsequent years, the market showed continued fluctuations without dominant new drivers. Volume fell to 2.3 thousand tonnes in 2023 but partially rebounded to 2.4 thousand tonnes in 2024.

Production soups and broths in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After rising for two consecutive years, soup and broth production in Estonia declined in 2021. Output was valued at 7 276 thousand US dollars, representing a year-over-year decrease of 10.6%. The peak value occurred in 2020 at 8 136 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 7.9%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Estonia produced 2 290 tonnes of soups and broths, down 11.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 9.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The highest output was recorded in 2020 at 2 588 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 11.0%.

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

Exports soups and broths from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of soups and broths from Estonia reached 706.1 tonnes in 2021, marking a 4.1% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 10%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 0.0%, while the most significant increase was in 2019 at 5.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia and Finland together accounted for 80.5% of Estonia's total soup and broth exports by volume. Other countries contributed to a diversified but less substantial portion of the export market.

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

Estonia's soup and broth exports increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 2 421 thousand US dollars. This represented a modest year-over-year gain of 7.9%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 67.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 18.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Finland, and Germany remained the primary buyers of Estonian soups and broths by value. Latvia accounted for 37.7% of exports, Finland for 27.6%, and Germany for 12.0%. Together, these three countries constituted 77.4% 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 soups and broths to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Estonia's imports of soups and broths increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, totaling 733.4 tonnes. This was a 2.5% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 19.3%, with an annualized rate of 6.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Estonia's soup and broth imports by volume were distributed across numerous countries. Lithuania led with 22.0% of imports, followed by Slovakia at 13.6% and Poland at 11.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 46.9% 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

Estonia's soup and broth imports increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, with a volume valued at 3 369 thousand US dollars. This represented a slight year-over-year increase of 2.8%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 4.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 161 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 1.8%. The most significant increase occurred in 2020 at 3.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Estonia's soup and broth imports by value were spread across many countries. Poland accounted for 18.6% of imports, Slovakia for 14.9%, and Lithuania for 11.2%. Together, these three countries made up 44.8% 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