Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for vinegar-preserved vegetables in Western Asia showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023, marked by a pronounced surge in 2020. That year, market volume jumped to 353 thousand tons, a 69% increase from the previous year, while the market's value rose by nearly 50% to 442 million USD. This peak was short-lived, as volume contracted sharply in 2021 to 205 thousand tons, returning close to pre-surge levels.

Following the 2021 correction, the market entered a phase of modest recovery and stabilization. Volume gradually increased to 223 thousand tons in 2022 before a slight dip to 216 thousand tons in 2023. In contrast, the market's value demonstrated consistent growth after 2021, reaching 347 million USD in 2023, suggesting changes in pricing or product composition within the sector.

These market size fluctuations coincided with shifts in the regional supply chain. Domestic production reached its high point of 540 thousand tons in 2020, while export volumes grew steadily throughout the period, indicating an increasingly export-oriented industry structure.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Western 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

Vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar production in Western Asia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 539.9 K t, marking a 47.9% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 68.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 19.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 318.8 K t, with the largest decline that year at 0.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar production in Western Asia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 638.1 M $ US, representing a 49.7% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 57.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 402.8 M $ US, with the largest decline that year at 0.8%.

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

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar exports from Western Asia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume stood at 288.1 K t, up by 15.6% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 37.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, there was no single dominant market for vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar exports from Western Asia. Germany accounted for 22.3% of exports in kind, the United States for 13.3%, and the Netherlands for 12.8%, with these three countries together representing 48.4% of total exports. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares, indicating a diversified export structure.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar exports from Western Asia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 340.5 M $ US, reflecting a notable rise of 17.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 28.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 8.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States formed the largest group of buyers for vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from Western Asia in value terms. Germany accounted for 22.6% of exports, the Netherlands for 13.8%, and the United States for 11.7%, with their combined contribution totaling 48.1% of total exports. This reflects a diversified country structure, as the remaining 51.9% was distributed among other partners.

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

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

Imports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar into Western Asia increased in 2020. Import volume totaled 101.1 K t, indicating a 9.0% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 7.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.7%. The lowest import level was recorded in 2019 at 92.7 K t, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 12.0%.

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

The import structure for vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in Western Asia from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. Egypt accounted for 15.4% of imports in kind, India for 13.3%, and Spain for 10.2%, with these three countries together representing 38.9% of total flows. No single country held a clearly dominant position, as the remaining 61.1% was spread across various other partners.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar into Western Asia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 144.2 M $ US, which is 9.9% lower compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 10.3%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 3.5%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 168.3 M $ US, with the largest increase that year at 4.7%.

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

An analysis of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 shows a broad distribution across many markets for vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in Western Asia. Spain accounted for 14.1% of imports, India for 12.3%, and Egypt for 10.6%, with these three countries together representing 37.0% of total flows. The remaining 63.0% was distributed among other partners, highlighting a highly diversified import structure.

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

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