Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Western Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for vinegar-preserved vegetables in Western Europe grew from 113 thousand tons in 2018 to 160 thousand tons in 2020, with a sharp rise of 37% in 2020 alone. This surge was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased consumer demand for long-lasting food items like preserved vegetables as households stocked up on pantry staples.

Market volume stabilized around 162 thousand tons in 2021, as the industry responded to health and sustainability trends by adopting milder preservation technologies and natural ingredients. By 2022, physical volume reached 176 thousand tons, though the market value dipped to 316 million USD, suggesting shifts in product mix or pricing.

In 2023, physical volume contracted to 143 thousand tons, while market value rose to 338 million USD. This value growth was supported by strong consumer preference for natural and organic products, which command higher prices, and ongoing market consolidation with a few major players holding over half of the market share.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Western Europe

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 Western Europe, the production of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 54.1 thousand tonnes, marking a 12.1% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 44.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 17.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar production in Western Europe dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 95.6 million US dollars, a 7.0% decrease compared to the year before. From 2017 to 2020, production value declined by 31.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 140.0 million US dollars, while the sharpest decline occurred in 2019 with a 26.6% drop. In contrast, 2018 saw a modest increase of 0.8%.

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

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Western Europe

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Western Europe exported 239.6 thousand tonnes of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, representing a 2.9% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 6.9%, averaging an annual decline of 2.4%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 233.0 thousand tonnes, while the peak was in 2018 at 264.8 thousand tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 12.0% decrease, whereas 2018 experienced the largest rise at 2.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Western Europe's exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar were distributed across numerous countries. Even the top destinations—the United Kingdom, Russia, and Czechia—combined accounted for just 21.6% of total export volume, highlighting a diverse trade network.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the export value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from Western Europe totaled 423.6 million US dollars, an 8.8% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 15.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The most notable decline was in 2019, with a 2.1% decrease.

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

An analysis of export values from 2017 to 2020 reveals a wide distribution across many markets. The United Kingdom (9.1% of export value), Poland (5.1%), and Czechia (4.0%) together made up only 18.2% of total exports, while the remaining 81.8% was spread among various other partners.

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

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

Imports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Western Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar into Western Europe rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, import volume reached 284.8 thousand tonnes, up 19.8% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 19.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 6.2%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 284.8 thousand tonnes, with a slight decline of 1.1% that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey (24.5% of import volume), India (8.3%), and Greece (3.9%) were the leading suppliers of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar to Western Europe. Together, they accounted for 36.8% of total imports, with the rest coming from a diverse range of smaller partners.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar into Western Europe grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value stood at 659.3 million US dollars, showing a strong 18.2% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 30.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar to Western Europe in value terms were spread across many countries. Turkey (20.4% of import value), India (7.3%), and Greece (6.2%) together represented only 33.9% of total imports, indicating a broad and varied supplier base.

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

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