Sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in Western Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Western Europe fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, peaking at 37 672 tons in 2021 before dropping sharply to 27 850 tons in 2022 and recovering to 30 391 tons in 2023. In value terms, the market showed steady growth from 183.6 million US dollars in 2019 to 230.9 million US dollars in 2023, indicating a trend toward higher-value products or price increases despite volume volatility.

Regulatory updates played a role, with amendments to the EU marketing standards for fruit and vegetables in 2020 and again in 2024 introducing new quality and labeling requirements. These changes aimed to ensure transparency and standardization, potentially boosting consumer confidence and supporting market value.

Shifts in consumer behavior toward convenient, ready-to-eat foods due to busy urban lifestyles supported demand, particularly in value terms. Additionally, the introduction of new modular aseptic filling lines by GEA in 2023 enhanced processing capacity in the industry, which could improve product availability and efficiency.

Production sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Western Europe

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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 Western Europe, production of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts reached 23 957 tons in 2020, marking a 3.9% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 8.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 32 116 tons, which represented a 45.6% increase from the previous year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 28.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The output value of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts in Western Europe was $181.6 million in 2020, showing a strong 11.2% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 30.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.3%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at $194.6 million, reflecting a 39.8% increase. The most significant decrease was in 2019, with a 16.1% drop.

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

Exports sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Western Europe

Exports in kind, t

Exports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts from Western Europe rebounded in 2020 after a two-year decline, reaching 6 468 tons—a solid 12.8% year-over-year increase. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 54.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 23.1%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 5 737 tons, which saw the largest decline of 54.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind were distributed across multiple countries without a clear leader. The United Kingdom accounted for 14.5% of exports, Switzerland for 5.1%, and Poland for 3.7%, together making up 23.2% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts from Western Europe declined for the third consecutive year, totaling $37.956 million in 2020, which remained stable compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 21.6%, with an annualized rate of 7.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, export values were widely dispersed among partner countries. The United Kingdom represented 13.6% of exports, Switzerland 5.1%, and Japan 3.2%, collectively accounting for 21.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Western Europe

Imports in kind, t

Imports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts into Western Europe increased for the second year in a row, reaching 16 933 tons in 2020—a 10.2% rise from 2019. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 14 277 tons, which saw a 15.4% decline.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the largest supplier of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts to Western Europe, accounting for 42.8% of imports in kind, followed by China at 12.6% and Thailand at 3.3%. Together, these three countries made up 58.7% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year reduction, import values of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts into Western Europe increased in 2020, amounting to $62.605 million—a moderate 6.9% advance from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 13.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $58.544 million, which experienced the largest decline of 11.2%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy remained the primary source for imports in value terms, representing 44.1% of the total, with China at 11.6% and Thailand at 3.8%. These three countries together accounted for 59.5% of total import flows.

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

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