Sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The European market for sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts expanded consistently from 2018 to 2021, with volume growing from 69 854 tonnes to 97 742 tonnes. Market value followed a similar trajectory, rising from 309.1 million US dollars in 2018 to 460.7 million US dollars in 2021 after a brief stabilization in 2019.

Market volume plateaued at 97 295 tonnes in 2022 before contracting to 88 434 tonnes in 2023. Despite the volume drop, market value remained nearly flat at 494.4 million US dollars in 2023, suggesting higher unit prices. This coincided with reports of French households reducing purchases of fresh fruit and vegetables in early 2023 due to economic pressures and shifting consumption patterns, likely dampening demand for preserved variants. Concurrently, FranceAgriMer rolled out a fruit and vegetable sovereignty plan from September 2023 to bolster production and innovation in the sector.

Industry factors for 2024 point to rising production and distribution costs, coupled with drought episodes causing sporadic shortages and price spikes. Changing dietary habits toward plant-based diets are opening avenues for processed fruit and vegetable products, while market consolidation in the processed segment continues.

Production sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Europe

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

In 2020, Europe produced 70 801 tonnes of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts, representing a 4.0% increase from the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually declined by 11.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 83 630 tonnes, which saw the largest annual increase of 4.7%. In contrast, 2019 marked the lowest point at 68 046 tonnes, experiencing the steepest decline of 18.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output value of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts in Europe reached 297.8 million US dollars, up 1.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 11.4%, with a CAGR of 3.7%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 298.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 11.8%. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 2.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Europe

Exports in kind, t

Exports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts from Europe declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments abroad amounted to 30 644 tonnes, a slight decrease of 1.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 31.3%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 11.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure for sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts remained highly fragmented. The top three destinations—the United States (3.9% of exports in kind), Australia (2.3%), and Switzerland (2.1%)—collectively accounted for only 8.3% of total flows, 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 Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts from Europe declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value totaled 128.9 million US dollars, reflecting a 3.8% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 13.6%, with a CAGR of -4.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms were not concentrated on a few key markets. The United States (8.6% of export value), Switzerland (2.6%), and Australia (1.7%) together accounted for just 12.9% of total flows, indicating a broad distribution across many countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Europe in value, 2017-2020

Imports sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Europe

Imports in kind, t

Imports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts into Europe increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 45 015 tonnes, a significant gain of 12.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 30.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 9.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 24 960 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 27.4%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the sharpest increase of 61.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

During 2017-2020, imports in kind were spread relatively evenly across suppliers. Thailand (8.6% of imports in kind), China (7.5%), and the Philippines (1.0%) jointly accounted for only 17.1% of total flows, highlighting a diverse import base.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts imports into Europe increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 163.9 million US dollars, which is 9.6% higher year-on-year. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 148.7 million US dollars, marking the largest decline of 8.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The market base for imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was broad. Thailand (10.6% of import value), China (8.1%), and Australia (1.3%) together accounted for just 19.9% of total flows, with the remaining 80.1% distributed among numerous other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Europe in value, 2017-2020