Vegetable puree market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the vegetable puree market in CIS countries grew from 11,260 t to 20,262 t. The increase in 2019 was supported by high import dependency, with key supplies coming from Poland and the Netherlands, which boosted product availability. Consumer shift toward natural products without vinegar further stimulated demand in 2020, leading to a significant rise in domestic production. This trend continued into 2021, fueled by growing consumer preference for convenient, long‑shelf‑life foods without preservatives.

The market contracted to 12,006 t in 2022 following the introduction of a mandatory labeling experiment for prepared canned vegetable products that started on May 1, creating temporary operational adjustments for manufacturers. However, by 2023 the market recovered to 15,523 t, driven by the activity of major producers such as ‘Bondyuel‑Kuban’, ‘Erkonprodukt’, and others that adapted to the new requirements and ramped up output.

In 2024, new packaging standards in the EAEU countries came into force from September 1, altering packaging requirements for canned vegetables without vinegar. Additionally, rising prices for finished canned products and ongoing import dependence in adjacent segments like frozen vegetables continued to shape the market environment.

Production vegetable puree in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of vegetable puree, 2017-2020

World map of production of vegetable puree, 2017-2020

Vegetable puree production in the CIS has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 14 634 tons, marking a 56.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 161.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 37.8%.

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

Exports vegetable puree from CIS

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, vegetable puree exports from the CIS declined. In 2020, exports totaled 510 tons, a significant drop of 14.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 2.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 598 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 9.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Turkey, and Georgia were the main destinations for vegetable puree exports from the CIS, together accounting for 16.3% of total exports in volume. Ukraine contributed 13.8%, Turkey 1.8%, and Georgia 0.7%.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Vegetable puree exports from the CIS in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 682 thousand US dollars, a rise of 12.6% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 29.7%, with an average annual rate of 9.1%.

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

During 2017–2020, vegetable puree exports from the CIS in value terms were relatively evenly distributed. Ukraine, Turkey, and Georgia together accounted for 14.1% of total export value, with Ukraine at 12.2%, Turkey at 1.0%, and Georgia at 0.9%.

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

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

Imports vegetable puree to CIS

Imports in kind, t

Vegetable puree imports to the CIS showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. In 2020, imports totaled 5 707 tons, a decrease of 24.4% compared to the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 749 tons, while the highest was in 2019 at 7 551 tons, representing a 2-fold difference. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 101.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Spain, and Czechia were the primary sources of vegetable puree imports to the CIS, together accounting for 45.6% of total imports in volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Vegetable puree imports to the CIS in value terms exhibited irregular changes, indicating a volatile market. In 2020, imports amounted to 13 371 thousand US dollars, down 26.4% from 2019. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 18 161 thousand US dollars, while the lowest was in 2017, showing a 2-fold difference. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 80.1%.

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

Over 2017–2020, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom were the main suppliers of vegetable puree to the CIS in value terms, together comprising 49.5% of total imports. Poland accounted for 46.6%, Spain for 2.2%, and the United Kingdom for 0.8%.

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

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