Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market for vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar initially expanded, supported by rising demand for preserves and the development of new product segments, with major producers like Bonduelle-Kuban, Erkonproduct, and Vkusny Product actively shaping the industry. Investment in modernizing production capacities further sustained growth into 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted supply chains, which encouraged local manufacturing, yet the overall market volume contracted to 209.1 thousand tonnes, likely due to a sharper reduction in imports.

A recovery followed in 2021, with the market reaching 245.8 thousand tonnes, propelled by the emergence of new segments focused on baby food and healthy eating. Concurrently, regulatory controls over food safety and labeling were tightened. The market then contracted sharply to 180.4 thousand tonnes in 2022 amid broader economic challenges and sanctions, which drove up costs for raw materials and packaging while complicating import logistics.

By 2023, domestic production surged by 37%, although the total market volume stabilized near 181.5 thousand tonnes. This period was marked by global pressures including logistical bottlenecks and rising energy costs, alongside continued strengthening of packaging and traceability requirements. In 2024, production growth continued, rising by 19%, as manufacturers maintained a trend of assortment expansion, particularly into children's vegetable preserves.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Eastern Europe (including Northern 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

Vegetable, pulse, and potato production in vinegar in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 120.0 thousand tons, marking a moderate decrease of 8.1% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 6.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 137.1 thousand tons, with the largest year-on-year increase of 6.7% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Vegetable, pulse, and potato production in vinegar in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 184.3 million US dollars, showing a slight drop of 0.9% compared to the previous year. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 198.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 9.1%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 6.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

Vegetable, pulse, and potato exports in vinegar from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 116.1 thousand tons, reflecting a 2.2% year-over-year advance. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 15.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were supplied to a wide range of markets. Even the largest destinations—Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States—together accounted for only 24.9% of total exports in volume terms.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, vegetable, pulse, and potato exports in vinegar from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were valued at 178.2 million US dollars, representing a 10.2% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 25.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.4%, while the highest increase occurred in 2018 with a 15.3% gain.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of trading partners. Germany (14.0% of exports in value terms), the United Kingdom (12.1%), and the United States (5.3%) jointly accounted for only 31.5% of total flows. The remaining 68.5% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined. In 2020, imports reached 205.1 thousand tons, equivalent to a 6.4% year-over-year fall. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 23.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 219.2 thousand tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 21.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar were supplied to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) from many different markets. Even the largest sources—Germany, China, and India—together represented only 47.9% of total imports in volume terms.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported 248.6 million US dollars worth of these products, corresponding to a gradual gain of 7.4% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 36.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (22.8% of imports in value terms), China (13.0%), and Turkey (7.1%) were the largest suppliers of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). However, they were not dominant, as together they accounted for 42.9% of total imports in value terms, with the rest coming from a broad range of smaller partners.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020