Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Eastern Asia contracted from 486 thousand tons in 2018 to 437 thousand tons in 2020. A strong recovery followed in 2021, with volume jumping to 505 thousand tons, a level that was largely maintained in 2022 before a moderate decline to 487 thousand tons in 2023.

Market value followed a distinct path, dropping in 2019 but then rising consistently from 2020 to 2022 to reach 3.0 billion dollars, despite the earlier volume dip. This growth in value, followed by a sharp correction to 2.5 billion dollars in 2023, points to significant shifts in average product prices over the period.

During these years, the certified area for organic agricultural production in the region remained stagnant after a previous contraction. This factor influenced the supply landscape for premium-grade raw materials within the broader market.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Eastern 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

Vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar production in Eastern Asia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 444.0 K t, marking a slight contraction of 2.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 479.5 K t, which saw a 1.7% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 5.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in Eastern Asia was valued at 820.1 M $ US, representing a 6.7% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 2.2%, with a CAGR of -0.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 768.6 M $ US, which saw a decline of 9.4% from 2018. The highest value was in 2018 at 848.5 M $ US.

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

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from Eastern Asia totaled 76 634 t, a decrease of 3.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 5.1%, with a CAGR of -1.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 4.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 3.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from Eastern Asia were distributed across many countries. The United States accounted for 9.4% of exports, Germany for 2.7%, and Australia for 1.9%, together making up only 13.9% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from Eastern Asia increased in 2020. The export value reached 141.6 M $ US, up by 5.3% year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 134.4 M $ US, following a decline of 5.4% in 2018.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, exports in value terms were spread across a wide range of partner countries. The United States accounted for 8.7% of exports, Germany for 3.8%, and Vietnam for 2.7%, jointly representing just 15.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar into Eastern Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 69 589 t, a moderate decrease of 5.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 17%, with a CAGR of -6.0%.

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

The structure of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 shows a diversified set of partners. Vietnam accounted for 14.7% of imports, Poland for 5.2%, and Germany for 4.1%, together making up only 24.0% of total flows, with the remaining 76.0% distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar into Eastern Asia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 128.1 M $ US, showing little change from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 132.6 M $ US, which saw an increase of 1.8% from 2017. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 3.0%.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 indicate that imports in value terms of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar to Eastern Asia were not concentrated on a few key destinations. Vietnam accounted for 7.3% of imports, Germany for 4.1%, and Mexico for 3.2%, together representing only 14.5% of total flows.

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

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