Vegetable puree market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for vegetable puree in Southern Asia expanded to nearly 16 000 tons in 2019 but then entered a phase of consecutive annual declines. By 2022, consumption had fallen to 13 776 tons, representing a cumulative drop of over 2 200 tons from the peak.

A sharp reversal took place in 2023, with the market volume rebounding by almost 1 900 tons to reach 15 675 tons. This recovery nearly offset the earlier losses, leaving the overall market size in 2023 only marginally above its 2018 level of 15 576 tons.

Production vegetable puree in Southern Asia

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Top producers of vegetable puree, 2017-2020

World map of production of vegetable puree, 2017-2020

Southern Asia's vegetable puree production saw growth for two consecutive years before declining. In 2020, the region produced 15 719 tonnes, marking a 2.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 12.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 16 055 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 11.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports vegetable puree from Southern Asia

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Export volumes showed significant fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. From 2017 to 2019, exports varied by a factor of 2.3 between their highest and lowest points. In 2020, Southern Asia exported 117.9 tonnes of vegetable puree, representing a substantial 90.0% increase compared to 2019. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 62.1 tonnes, while the sharpest decline occurred in 2018 at 38.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Iraq, the United Kingdom, and Canada were the primary destinations for Southern Asia's vegetable puree exports by volume. Iraq accounted for 36.4% of exports, the United Kingdom for 25.1%, and Canada for 17.2%. Together, these three countries represented 78.8% of total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values displayed considerable volatility throughout the observed period. From 2017 to 2019, values fluctuated by a factor of 3.6 between their peak and trough. In 2020, Southern Asia's vegetable puree exports reached 241.0 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic 133.6% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 103.2 thousand US dollars, with the most significant decline occurring that same year at 53.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, the United Kingdom, and Canada consistently led as the top destinations for Southern Asia's vegetable puree exports by value. Iraq represented 45.3% of export value, the United Kingdom 21.3%, and Canada 16.9%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 83.6% of total export value during this timeframe.

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

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

Imports vegetable puree to Southern Asia

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Import volumes demonstrated considerable instability during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 5.9 tonnes before climbing to their peak in 2018 at 55.6 tonnes, representing a 9.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Southern Asia imported 21.4 tonnes of vegetable puree, a remarkable 265.6% increase from 2019. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019 at 89.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 452.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, vegetable puree imports to Southern Asia were distributed across numerous partner countries. Thailand led with 29.1% of import volume, followed by Italy at 12.0% and Australia at 8.5%. Together, these three countries represented just 49.6% of total import flows, indicating a diverse import structure.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values followed an unstable pattern throughout the timeframe. Values fell to their lowest point in 2019 at 21.7 thousand US dollars after reaching their peak in 2018 at 63.6 thousand US dollars, showing a 2.9-fold variation between these years. In 2020, vegetable puree imports to Southern Asia totaled 45.1 thousand US dollars, representing a 107.5% increase year-over-year. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 65.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, no single country dominated Southern Asia's vegetable puree imports by value. Thailand accounted for 17.8% of import value, Italy for 12.9%, and the United Arab Emirates for 9.2%. Together, these three partners represented only 39.9% of total import value, with numerous smaller countries each contributing modest individual shares.

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

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