Vinegar market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The vinegar market volume in Estonia experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2022, peaking at 418 thousand liters in 2022. The initial increase in 2019 was followed by a decline in 2020, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic which altered consumer shopping habits and accelerated the shift to online purchases. The recovery in 2021 and 2022 was supported by the expansion of digital marketing, including the rise of social media promotion and influencer outreach, which heightened product visibility and accessibility.

After a contraction to 358 thousand liters in 2023, the market rebounded sharply to 497 thousand liters in 2024. The downturn in 2023 aligned with ongoing economic environment adjustments post-pandemic, while the subsequent growth occurred alongside the broader adoption of video marketing and short-form content as key promotional tools.

Production vinegar in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, $ US

Estonia's vinegar production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output of vinegar was valued at 82 826 US dollars, marking a robust advance of 19.5% compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 63 267 US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 19.4%. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 5.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, l

Estonia's vinegar production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 87 628 liters of vinegar were produced in Estonia, up by 15.1% over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 71 240 liters, which also saw the largest decline of 9.7%. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 11.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, l

Exports vinegar from Estonia

Exports in kind, K l

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 11.9 thousand liters, which also saw the largest decline of 86.1%. In 2021, Estonia exported 12.6 thousand liters of vinegar, equivalent to a fall of 12.8% over the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 20.9%. A 7.2-fold variation was observed between the maximum in 2018 and the minimum in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, K l

In 2018–2021, Russia (44.2% of exports in kind), the United Kingdom (19.6% of exports in kind), and Latvia (19.4% of exports in kind) were the principal destinations for exports in kind, jointly accounting for 83.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 40.1 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 80.3%. In 2021, Estonia's vinegar exports amounted to 49.6 thousand US dollars, marking a measured decline of 7.1% from a year earlier. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 33.3%. The highest exports were observed in 2018, with the lowest in 2019, reflecting a 5.1-fold gap.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2018–2021, Russia (30.2% of exports in value terms), Latvia (30.0% of exports in value terms), and the United Kingdom (20.6% of exports in value terms) continued to be the main buyers of vinegar from Estonia, jointly forming 80.8% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Imports vinegar to Estonia

Imports in kind, K l

In 2021, Estonia's vinegar imports amounted to 289.8 thousand liters, which is 27.5% higher compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 227.3 thousand liters, which also saw the largest decline of 24.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 302.7 thousand liters.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, K l

Over 2018–2021, Italy (22.0% of imports in kind), Germany (21.3% of imports in kind), and China (12.4% of imports in kind) were the primary suppliers of vinegar to Estonia, jointly accounting for 55.7% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year fall, vinegar deliveries to Estonia have increased. In 2021, imports stood at 531.8 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust increase of 18.8% from a year earlier. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 447.5 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 16.9%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 10.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Over 2018–2021, Italy (34.2% of imports in value terms), Germany (13.1% of imports in value terms), and Spain (8.8% of imports in value terms) together absorbed 56.1% of total imports in value terms of vinegar to Estonia, making them the main directions.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021