Spinach market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The spinach market in Eastern Europe began the period with solid growth in 2018, as production increased by 5.8% and import volumes rose by 13%. This expansion was supported by higher export prices and followed a prior downturn in the regional greens market. Over the next two years, the total market volume stabilized around 30-31 thousand tons, with domestic producers becoming more active during the summer months when import flows typically decrease.

A significant market expansion occurred in 2021, with volume jumping by 12% to over 34 thousand tons. This surge was primarily driven by growing consumer demand, particularly from health-conscious individuals incorporating more spinach into their diets. The upward trend continued through 2023, with the market reaching 35.3 thousand tons, aided by a substantial rise in imports which exceeded 13.4 thousand tons that year.

The market's structure has been shaped by the presence of leading agricultural companies such as AGROFRUCTUS and BELAYA DACHA, indicating active player development. Furthermore, established export channels to countries like Kazakhstan and Tajikistan provide additional outlets for producers, while the seasonal nature of supply ensures a role for local farmers during the peak summer period.

Production spinach in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Top producers of spinach, 2017-2020

World map of production of spinach, 2017-2020

In Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, spinach production reached 23,540 tonnes in 2020, marking a 2.1% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 54%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 25,080 tonnes, which represented a 64.1% increase from the previous year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 8.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spinach production in Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with output valued at $47,815,000 USD, a modest decrease of 3.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 40.1%, averaging 11.9% growth per year. The peak value occurred in 2018 at $54,915,000 USD, reflecting a 60.9% increase. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 10.2% drop.

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

Exports spinach from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports from Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, totaled 1,050 tonnes of spinach in 2020, down 22.7% from the previous year. The lowest point was in 2017, with the highest in 2019 at 1,359 tonnes, resulting in a 2.2-fold variation between these years. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 102.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure for spinach in Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, remained fragmented. The top three destinations—Spain with 9.0%, Lithuania with 5.4%, and Italy with 4.8%—together accounted for only 19.2% of total exports, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend during this timeframe. In 2020, spinach exports from Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, were valued at $2,132,000 USD, a 26.6% decrease from the previous year. The lowest value was in 2017, and the highest in 2019 at $2,906,000 USD, showing a 2.1-fold variation. The largest increase was in 2018, with a 98.2% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, spinach from Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, was exported to numerous markets. Even the largest destinations—Spain, Estonia, and Lithuania—collectively represented only 18.8% of total export value, indicating a highly diversified market.

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 spinach to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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After two years of growth, spinach imports into Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, declined in 2020, totaling 8,299 tonnes, a 1.8% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 21.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.8%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 8,453 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 15.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Spain, and Germany were the main sources of spinach imports into Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia. Italy accounted for 35.0%, Spain for 18.7%, and Germany for 6.7% of imports in volume, together making up 60.3% of the total.

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, K $ US

Imported spinach volumes in Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching $22,266,000 USD, a significant 14.7% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 87.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 23.3%.

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

During 2017-2020, Italy, Spain, and Germany continued to be the primary suppliers of spinach to Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia. Italy held 42.0%, Spain 15.4%, and Germany 13.8% of import value, jointly forming 71.3% of total imports.

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