Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Germany grew consistently from 50.5 million USD in 2018 to 73.4 million USD in 2022. This upward trend reversed in 2023 when the market volume fell sharply to 51.0 million USD. This contraction was driven by adverse weather conditions and increased disease pressure in organic vegetable cultivation, which caused significant harvest losses and reduced the supply of raw materials for preserved products.

In 2024, the structural transformation within the organic vegetable sector persisted, characterized by the exit of smaller farms and the expansion of larger operations. Announcements included a new EU seed regulation and changes to marketing standards for fruit and vegetables, which are scheduled to take effect in 2025.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany held the 10th position globally in the production of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar.

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

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

Germany's production of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 28 550 tonnes, marking a significant 18.4% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 49.3%, with an average annual decline of 20.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 60 000 tonnes. The largest decrease occurred in 2019, with a 41.7% reduction, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 6.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 39 867 thousand US dollars, representing an 11.2% year-on-year decline. Between 2017 and 2020, production value dropped by 43.9%, equivalent to an average annual decrease of 17.5%. The peak value was in 2018 at 78 452 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline happened in 2019, with a 42.7% fall, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 10.4%.

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

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar fell for the second year running. In 2020, exports totaled 175.1 thousand tonnes, showing a slight 1.6% decrease from the previous year. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 186.7 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 4.7% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 6.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany exported vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar to a diverse range of markets. The Netherlands accounted for 14.5% of exports in volume, Austria for 10.1%, and France for 8.6%, together making up 33.2% of total exports. The remaining 66.8% was distributed among numerous smaller destinations.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar reached 244.6 million US dollars, rising by 7.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 10.3%, with an average annual increase of 3.3%. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 6.5% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 10.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports in value terms were spread across a wide array of partner countries. The Netherlands represented 16.2% of export value, Austria 10.4%, and France 9.2%, collectively accounting for 35.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 171.3 thousand tonnes, reflecting a substantial 12.4% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 21.2%, equivalent to an average annual increase of 6.6%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 134.8 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 4.7% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2019, at 13.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Turkey was the leading source for Germany's imports in volume, accounting for 32.7% of imports. The Netherlands followed with 15.0%, and India with 10.5%, together making up 58.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 261.8 million US dollars, showing a solid 11.9% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 20.1%, equating to an average annual rise of 6.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 216.2 million US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018, with a 0.8% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the top sources for Germany's imports in value terms were Turkey, representing 24.4% of import value, the Netherlands at 15.4%, and Greece at 10.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 50.7% of total import flows.

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

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