Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market Ukraine

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market for vegetables, pulses and potatoes preserved in vinegar in Ukraine was influenced by a lasting consumer shift toward fresh and frozen produce, driven by health and wellness trends, which reduced demand for traditional vinegar-based preserves. This shift was compounded in 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted sales through food-service channels and contributed to a market decline to 31 866 tonnes, despite some support from continued interest in healthy eating. The market had previously grown to 33 448 tonnes in 2019, supported by increased domestic production.

In 2021, market volume recovered to 33 539 tonnes as producers invested in attractive packaging and marketing to stimulate demand amid challenging economic conditions. The following year, however, the market contracted sharply to 29 051 tonnes due to a combination of excess vegetable supplies, low consumer demand, and a persistent preference for fresh salads and vegetables.

By 2023, the market rebounded to 32 966 tonnes, approaching the level seen in 2021, though no specific industry drivers were reported for that year.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar Ukraine

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine ranked as the 14th largest global producer of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar.

Top producers of vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar, 2017-2020

World map of production of vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar, 2017-2020

Following two years of growth, Ukraine's production of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar declined. In 2020, output reached 33 111 tonnes, marking a modest 4.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 9.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.0%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 34 793 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 10.3%.

Annual dynamics of production Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Ukraine's production value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 29 711 thousand US dollars, up 2.3% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 30%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%.

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

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Ukraine

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Ukraine's exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar increased. In 2020, exports totaled 6 950 tonnes, showing a moderate 6.1% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 16.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.9%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 6 553 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 17.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Ukraine's exports in kind were Belarus (23.4% of exports), Latvia (19.8%), and Germany (18.0%), together accounting for 61.2% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of losses, Ukraine's export value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 6 236 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust 14.0% increase from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 5 469 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 11.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the principal destinations for Ukraine's exports in value terms were Germany (23.6% of exports), Belarus (22.9%), and Latvia (15.4%), jointly making up 61.9% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020

Imports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Ukraine

Imports in kind, t

Ukraine's imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 5 705 tonnes, representing a gradual 9.5% advance compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 88.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Ukraine's imports in kind were China (65.6% of imports), India (10.8%), and Poland (7.9%), together accounting for 84.3% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports in Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Ukraine's import value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 21.3% higher than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 122.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the core markets for Ukraine's imports in value terms were China (41.9% of imports), Poland (14.1%), and Greece (10.8%), collectively representing 66.9% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports in Ukraine in value, 2017-2020