Sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The market for sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts in Eastern Europe began the period at 18,603 tons in 2018, supported by a strong domestic raw material and production base that positioned local manufacturers for high output. Market volume then contracted to 14,274 tons in 2019, a year characterized by intense competition as imports held a 52.4% share in volume terms. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 brought currency volatility and altered trade patterns, yet consumption proved resilient, helping lift the market to 15,149 tons.

Following a slight dip to 14,855 tons in 2021, market volume surged by 30% to 19,303 tons in 2022. This sharp expansion was primarily driven by the widespread impact of international sanctions, which disrupted established supply chains and led to significant increases in both imports and exports as the market adapted to new trade realities.

In 2023, the market retreated to 14,186 tons. This decline coincided with a noted rise in the popularity of frozen vegetables and fruit, favored for their storage convenience and long shelf life, which likely drew demand away from sugar-preserved products. Industry developments into 2024 included growing production of vegetable preserves for children and an increasing domestic share in the overall supply of fruits and vegetables.

Production sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, 2017-2020

Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) saw its production volume of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts decline for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 7 100 tonnes, marking a 5.7% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 22.1%, with an average annual decline of 8.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 11 246 tonnes, which represented a 23.4% increase from the previous year. The sharpest drop occurred in 2019, with a 33.0% decrease.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) was 32 170 thousand US dollars, showing little change compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 6.9%, with an average annual decline of 2.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 32 024 thousand US dollars, which was a 40.5% drop from the previous year. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 53 848 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 55.9% increase.

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

Exports sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) exported 1 291 tonnes of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts, representing a significant 12.7% year-over-year contraction. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 17.2%, with an average annual decline of 6.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 15.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with an 11.8% 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 in kind was highly diversified. The United Kingdom accounted for 9.7% of exports, Germany for 8.0%, and Kazakhstan for 6.7%, together making up just 24.3% of total flows. The remaining 75.7% was spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

Exports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 5 847 thousand US dollars, indicating a gradual 7.0% year-over-year decrease. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 6 334 thousand US dollars, which represented a 7.3% increase from the previous year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, export value was distributed across a wide range of partner countries. The United Kingdom accounted for 14.2% of exports, Austria for 6.8%, and Germany for 6.6%, together comprising only 27.6% of total flows.

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 sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) imported 9 339 tonnes of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts, equivalent to a robust 13.6% year-over-year rise. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 34.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.3%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 24.6%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 5.3% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the leading source for imports in kind, accounting for 25.0% of the total, followed by Germany at 13.2% and the Netherlands at 11.9%. Together, these three countries represented 50.1% of total import flows.

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

In 2020, the import value of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) reached 23 013 thousand US dollars, marking a 23.1% year-over-year gain. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 36.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.0%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 24.6%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.1% decrease.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, imports in value terms came from many countries, with even the largest sources—Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany—together accounting for only 47.1% 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