Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for vegetables, pulses and potatoes preserved in vinegar expanded from 1 270 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 1 454 thousand tonnes in 2023, despite a temporary dip in 2022. This growth was primarily fueled by rising consumer demand for healthy and plant-based foods, driven by vegetarianism and veganism trends that gained momentum from 0. Concurrent investments in new processing plants and the adoption of advanced preservation technologies, such as high-pressure processing, enhanced production efficiency and product quality, supporting the market's expansion.

In value terms, the market increased from USD 1 996 million in 2018 to USD 2 761 million in 2023, with notable surges in 2021 and 2023. This steeper rise in value was driven by a shift toward premium, clean-label, and organic products, reflected in evolving labeling and packaging requirements that emphasized natural ingredients. The entry of new export-oriented players like Pisum Food Services and the expansion of export destinations to the USA, UK, and UAE intensified competition and encouraged investments in higher-value products, lifting the overall market value.

Government policies supporting food processing infrastructure and continuous innovation in seed varieties and sustainable agricultural practices further strengthened the production base. While increased exports occasionally affected domestic availability, as seen in 2022 when market volume slightly declined, the overall trajectory remained upward, supported by robust domestic and international demand.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Asia

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

Asia's production of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 1 694 K t, which represents a 9.1% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 16.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in Asia reached 2 306 M $ US, up 10.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 9.8%, translating to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 085 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 4.3%.

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

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Asia's exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar have expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports hit 420.1 K t, showing a notable rise of 13.4% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 23.9%, with an average annual increase of 7.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in kind was highly fragmented. Germany accounted for 15.2% of exports, the United States for 11.8%, and the Netherlands for 8.8%, together making up only 35.9% 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 Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Asia exported 571.8 M $ US worth of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, reflecting a solid increase of 14.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 16.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 3.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, exports in value terms were spread across many markets. Germany represented 14.2% of exports, the United States 10.6%, and the Netherlands 8.6%, jointly accounting for just 33.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Asia imported about 145.7 K t of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, indicating a slight decrease of 1.1% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 17.4%, with an average annual decline of 6.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 134.1 K t, which also saw the largest drop of 24.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 9.8%.

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

The import structure in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diverse, with Egypt accounting for 8.5% of imports, Spain for 5.9%, and Mexico for 2.5%, together representing only 17.0% of total flows. The remaining 83.0% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Asia's imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 301.2 M $ US, down 3.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 4.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 330.2 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 4.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 5.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure in value terms showed a diversified set of partners. Spain accounted for 7.9% of imports, Egypt for 5.4%, and the United States for 3.0%, together making up only 16.3% of total flows, with the remaining 83.7% spread across many smaller markets.

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

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