Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Northern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Northern European market for vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar saw its volume gradually decline from 192.4 thousand tons to 181.7 thousand tons. The drop was most pronounced in 2020, when volume fell by 3.1%, and continued at a slower pace through 2022.

By 2023, the market stabilized at just under 182 thousand tons. This coincided with reports of a multi-year decrease in fresh vegetable and potato consumption across the region, which likely reduced demand for preserved versions. At the same time, health authorities were promoting higher intake of pulses, a key component of these products, which may have helped offset a steeper decline.

Heading into 2024, industry sources highlighted sharp price increases for potatoes and vegetables, which could affect production costs and consumer prices. Consumer trends also showed growing interest in plant-based and sustainably produced foods, including legumes, suggesting a shift in demand within the category.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Northern Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, 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 Northern Europe declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 9 118 tonnes, marking a moderate 4.0% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 12.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 11 050 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 14.0% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 at 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of vegetable, pulse, and potato production in vinegar in Northern Europe also fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 53 439 thousand US dollars, showing a slight 2.1% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, production value actually increased by 7.4%, averaging 2.4% growth per year. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 66 140 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline happened in 2019 with a 17.5% decrease, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 32.9%.

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

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Northern Europe exported 22.1 thousand tonnes of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in 2020, representing a 6.3% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 33%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.5%. The most significant drop was recorded in 2018 at 31.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 3.9% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export destinations for vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from Northern Europe were quite diverse. Russia and Germany each accounted for 5.2% of exports in volume, while Australia represented 2.8%. Together, these three countries made up only 13.2% of total export flows, indicating a broad partner portfolio.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of vegetable, pulse, and potato exports in vinegar from Northern Europe declined for the second year running. In 2020, exports reached 52.9 million US dollars, reflecting a 1.5% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 17.8%, with a compound annual decline of 6.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 74.2 million US dollars. The most substantial drop occurred in 2019 with a 27.6% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 at 15.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the distribution of export value for vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from Northern Europe remained scattered across multiple countries. Russia accounted for 5.7% of export value, Germany for 4.7%, and Australia for 4.7%. Combined, these three partners represented just 15.0% of total flows, with no single country emerging as clearly dominant.

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

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

Imports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Northern Europe's imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar declined in volume. In 2020, imports totaled 206.2 thousand tonnes, which was 3.4% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, import volume increased by 5.7%, averaging 1.9% growth per year. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 206.2 thousand tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with an 8.2% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar to Northern Europe were spread across numerous countries. Turkey led with 17.4% of import volume, followed by Germany at 15.1% and the Netherlands at 11.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for only 43.5% of total import flows, reflecting a diversified sourcing pattern.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of vegetable, pulse, and potato imports in vinegar to Northern Europe reached 311.7 million US dollars, showing a slight 0.9% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 309.0 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 346.5 million US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 10.8% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 10.2%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, the value of vegetable, pulse, and potato imports in vinegar to Northern Europe was not heavily concentrated. The Netherlands accounted for 12.8% of import value, Germany for 12.6%, and Turkey for 12.4%. Combined, these three countries represented only 37.8% of total import flows, indicating a relatively balanced distribution among trading partners.

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

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