Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in South-eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Southeast Asia expanded significantly between 2018 and 2023, with production volume rising from 237.3 thousand tons to 291.9 thousand tons. This growth was temporarily affected in 2021 when the COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread income decline across the region, reducing household affordability for nutritious foods like preserved vegetables and pulses and contributing to a slight dip in physical market volume to 245.0 thousand tons.

By 2024, broader agricultural and consumer trends began shaping the market's environment. Climate change prompted diversification into more resilient crops like pulses and vegetables to ensure food security. Simultaneously, a noted consumer shift towards sustainability, local produce, and reduced meat intake increased interest in plant-based food options, supporting demand for products like preserved vegetables.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in South-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

In 2020, South-eastern Asia produced 266.9 thousand tonnes of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, marking a slight decrease of 1.3% from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.6%, which translates to an average annual increase of 2.8%. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 237.3 thousand tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 270.5 thousand tonnes. The most significant drop was in 2018, down by 3.4%, whereas the largest surge was in 2019, up by 14.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in South-eastern Asia reached 379.3 million US dollars, showing a substantial rise of 20.2% compared to the year before. Over the span from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 20.6%, averaging a 6.4% annual growth rate. The most notable decline was in 2019, with a decrease of 0.4%.

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

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, South-eastern Asia exported 32,846 tonnes of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, reflecting a moderate increase of 7.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 6.7%, equivalent to an average annual decrease of 2.3%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 30,707 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 39,281 tonnes. The sharpest drop occurred in 2019, down by 21.8%, and the largest gain was in 2018, up by 11.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the primary buyers of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from South-eastern Asia were Russia, accounting for 24.0% of exports in kind, South Korea with 15.3%, and the United States at 14.9%. Together, these three countries made up 54.1% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the export value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from South-eastern Asia totaled 46,686 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp increase of 30.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 35,832 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 52,486 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline was in 2019, down by 31.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia led as the top buyer in value terms, representing 20.6% of exports, followed by the United States at 15.3%, and Japan at 14.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 50.1% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, South-eastern Asia imported approximately 11,733 tonnes of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, showing a sharp gain of 26.6% from the previous year. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 9,269 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 11,992 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, down by 22.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the main suppliers of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar to South-eastern Asia were China, contributing 26.0% of imports in kind, India at 15.9%, and Sri Lanka at 7.4%. Together, they formed 49.4% of total imports in kind, indicating a diversified country structure.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, South-eastern Asia imported a total of 17,353 thousand US dollars worth of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, representing a 29.2% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 6.5%, averaging a 2.1% annual growth rate. The lowest value was in 2019 at 13,429 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 18,589 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop was in 2019, down by 27.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import landscape in value terms was broad, with China accounting for 21.4%, India for 12.9%, and the United States for 7.5% of imports. Combined, these three countries represented only 41.8% of total flows, while a substantial 58.2% came from many other countries, highlighting a wide partner diversity.

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

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