Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Ethiopia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market for vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Ethiopia showed a clear pattern of growth followed by contraction. Volume expanded significantly from 6 389 t in 2018 to a high of 7 673 t in 2019. This upward trend then reversed, with the market size falling to 6 254 t in 2020 and continuing to decline through 2022.

The market reached its lowest point in 2022 at 3 823 t, representing a substantial decrease from the peak. In 2023, a slight recovery occurred, with volume increasing by 4% to 3 982 t. Over the entire period from 2018 to 2023, the total market volume shrank by 38%.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Ethiopia

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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

Ethiopia's production of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar reached 6 032 tonnes in 2020, marking a slight year-over-year decline of 0.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 5 924 tonnes. Production saw its largest decrease in 2018, falling by 3.7%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a 2.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Ethiopia

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Export volumes showed an unstable trend throughout the period. In 2019, exports peaked at 483 tonnes, but then dropped sharply to 56 tonnes in 2020, representing an 8.7-fold decrease. The 2020 export volume of 56 tonnes reflected a significant year-over-year decline of 88.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, when exports surged by 94.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain dominated Ethiopia's export structure for vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, consistently accounting for 99.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Ethiopia's exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 148 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 66.4% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, exports fell by 68.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -32.1%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Spain was the dominant destination for Ethiopia's exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in value terms, accounting for 99.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Ethiopia

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Import data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes varied significantly, with a 11.7-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Ethiopia imported 277 tonnes of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, representing an 86.7% decrease from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, when imports grew by 192.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were the primary sources for Ethiopia's imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, jointly accounting for 85.0% of total import flows. Other destinations contributed comparatively smaller shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market showed signs of volatility during the observed period. Imports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2020, with an 11.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Ethiopia imported 243 thousand US dollars worth of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, reflecting a sharp year-over-year decrease of 84.4%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, when imports surged by 232.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates accounted for 84.5% of Ethiopia's total import value for vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations, each with smaller individual contributions.

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

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