Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for vinegar-preserved vegetables in the Americas contracted from 280.1 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 101.1 thousand tonnes in 2023. This decline was primarily driven by a sharp increase in exports, which rose from 35.3 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 200.2 thousand tonnes in 2023, significantly outpacing domestic production and imports. A temporary recovery occurred in 2020 and 2021, when the market expanded to 218.2 and 222.6 thousand tonnes respectively, supported by higher import volumes.

Linkup factors point to the growing role of Mexican production hubs in facilitating export growth. In 2020, Ciudad de México and Estado de México emerged as key states with international sales, indicating concentrated production capacity. By 2023, this network expanded to include Guanajuato for cucumbers and gherkins, as well as Chihuahua, Nuevo León, and Baja California for potatoes, strengthening export capabilities. For 2024, global consumption of vinegar-preserved vegetables other than potatoes fell by 3.1%, with U.S. consumption down 5.7%, aligning with the broader market contraction. Mexico maintained strong export ties, with the United States as the dominant destination, capturing 48% of U.S. import share for these products.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar, 2017-2020

World map of production of vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar, 2017-2020

Production of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 204.6 K t, down 0.9% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 14.3%, averaging an annual decline of 5.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 261.8 K t, which saw a 9.7% increase. The sharpest drop occurred in 2019, with production falling by 21.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of contraction, the value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar production in the Americas rebounded. In 2020, output was valued at 2 463 M $ US, marking a significant 13.8% increase compared to 2019. However, from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 14.1%, with an average annual decline of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 164 M $ US, which saw a 20.0% decline.

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

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from the Americas showed notable fluctuations during the period. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 35.3 K t, which saw a 35.4% decline. The highest volume occurred in 2020 at 70.4 K t, representing a 2.4% increase from 2019 and a peak-to-trough ratio of 2 times. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with exports surging by 94.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from the Americas were widely dispersed across partner countries. Germany accounted for 5.4% of exports, the United Kingdom for 3.0%, and Spain for 1.7%. Together, these three countries represented only 10.0% of total export flows, indicating a highly diversified market.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar exports from the Americas increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 286.6 M $ US, showing minimal change year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 14.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%.

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

During 2017–2020, Germany (5.0% of exports in value terms), the United Kingdom (2.8%), and Spain (1.7%) formed the largest group of buyers for vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from the Americas. However, their combined contribution was limited to 9.5% of total export value, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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

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

Imports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar into the Americas experienced significant fluctuations. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 53.6 K t, which saw an 82.9% decline. The highest volume occurred in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 5.9 times. In 2020, imports reached 84.0 K t, marking a sharp 51.8% increase compared to the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the supplier portfolio for vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar imports into the Americas was broad. India accounted for 13.3% of imports in kind, Spain for 5.1%, and Greece for 4.0%. Together, these three countries contributed only 22.3% of total imports, while many other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, the value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar imports into the Americas declined. In 2020, imports totaled 165.6 M $ US, down 14.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import value decreased by 11.5%, with a CAGR of 4.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 193.9 M $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 3.3%.

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

The market base for imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was wide. India accounted for 9.5% of imports, Spain for 7.7%, and Greece for 7.4%. Together, these three countries jointly accounted for just 24.5% of total import flows, with the remaining 75.5% shared among numerous other countries.

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

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