Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market volume for vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Southern Asia increased from 418.5 to 431.5 thousand tons. This growth was supported by investments from state-owned and large companies in new processing plants, alongside a shift in consumer preferences towards healthier and organic products, which boosted both supply and demand.

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains in 2020, leading to a market contraction to 408.0 thousand tons. A strong recovery followed in 2021, with volume reaching 467.6 thousand tons, driven by the entry of new players focusing on organic offerings and the launch of advanced processing facilities that enhanced production capacity.

After a decline to 418.5 thousand tons in 2022, the market volume rose significantly to 482.0 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was fueled by the expansion of export markets to destinations like the USA, UK, and Southeast Asia, coupled with sustained consumer demand for organic and clean-label products.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Southern 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

Southern Asia's production of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the region produced 438.0 K t, representing a 4.1% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 8.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.7%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 456.5 K t, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 10.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Southern Asia's production value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 543.0 M $ US, marking a 15.0% decline compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 12.2%, with an average annual decline of 4.3%. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 696.2 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 12.5%.

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

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Southern Asia's exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar reached 32 061 t, showing a significant 24.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 41.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 9.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 24.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates were among the largest buyers of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from Southern Asia, accounting for 29.0%, 9.7%, and 6.6% of exports in kind, respectively. However, together they represented just 45.3% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Southern Asia's exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar totaled 39 747 K $ US, reflecting a robust 10.3% year-on-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 14.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 44 195 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 27.6%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 18.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of exports in value terms was highly diversified. Iraq, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates accounted for 25.1%, 9.7%, and 7.3% of exports in value, respectively, but together they represented only 42.2% of total flows. The remaining 57.8% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

Imports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed significant volatility during this period. In 2020, Southern Asia imported a total of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, marking a 163.5% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 25.0%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports varied considerably, with a 2.9-fold difference between the minimum in 2017 and the maximum in 2020.

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

The structure of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 can be described as diversified. Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and China accounted for 11.6%, 9.7%, and 6.6% of imports in kind, respectively, but together they represented just 27.8% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Southern Asia's imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 2 575 K $ US, representing a 35.3% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 82.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 22.3%.

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

The structure of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 points to a diversified set of partners. The United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and China accounted for 17.1%, 11.3%, and 7.1% of imports in value, respectively, but jointly they represented only 35.5% of total flows. The remaining 64.5% was dispersed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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