Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Central Asia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for vegetables, pulses and potatoes preserved in vinegar grew strongly in 2019, reaching 12 383 tons as domestic production increased by over 45%. This expansion reversed in 2020 and 2021, with the market contracting to 9 971 tons. The decline in 2021 coincided with rising producer prices driven by inflation and higher production costs, which likely restrained consumer demand.

The downward trend continued into 2022, with market volume falling to 8 533 tons. This drop was influenced by a 17% slump in the preserved potato segment, attributed to shifting consumer preferences and broader economic pressures. A sharp recovery followed in 2023, with the market jumping more than 50% to 12 933 tons. This surge was powered by increased domestic manufacturing, stimulated by sanctions and import restrictions that also encouraged the entry of new players into the market.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Central Asia

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

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

In Central Asia, production of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar reached 5,326 tonnes in 2020, marking a 27.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 39.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 15.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 5,047 tonnes. That same year saw the most significant drop of 42.6%, while 2019 experienced the largest increase at 46.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The output value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in Central Asia stood at 4,830 thousand US dollars in 2020, reflecting a sharp 31.2% year-over-year decline. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 34.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 13.2%. The minimum value was observed in 2018 at 4,772 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018 with a 35.4% drop, while 2019 saw the largest increase at 47.1%.

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

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Central Asia

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Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports from Central Asia reached 3,654 tonnes of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in 2020, representing a 105.9% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,775 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 3,732 tonnes, resulting in a 2.1-fold swing between these years. The most significant decline took place in 2019 with a 52.4% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Russia, South Korea, and Mongolia—collectively accounted for 40.6% of Central Asia's total exports in kind of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited notable fluctuations throughout this period. In 2020, the value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar exported from Central Asia totaled 3,314 thousand US dollars, showing a 96.1% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1,690 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 3,529 thousand US dollars, creating a 2.1-fold amplitude between these years. The most substantial decline happened in 2019 with a 52.1% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Central Asia's exports in value terms of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar were Russia (44.8% of export value), South Korea (1.3%), and Mongolia (0.7%). Together, these three markets represented 46.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Central Asia

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In 2020, Central Asia imported 8,711 tonnes of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, which represents a 28.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 49.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.3%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 20.1% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 45.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia (30.7% of imports in kind), India (13.2%), and Vietnam (8.8%) remained the leading sources in Central Asia's import structure for vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar. Together, these three countries accounted for 52.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of imported vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar into Central Asia reached 9,065 thousand US dollars, marking a 24.7% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 36.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.0%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019 with an 18.1% decrease, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 33.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Russia (41.6% of import value), India (12.0%), and China (7.0%) formed the key group of partners for Central Asia's imports in value terms of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar. Collectively, these three countries represented 60.7% of total import flows.

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

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