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Vegetable market

Vegetable market: enjoy new information provided by an Ai-driven market intelligence platform. Data contain market prices, production, consumption, trade, exports, market size, imports, and companies. Here is a split by region, including Latin America, Russia, EU, the U.S., the Middle East, China, Africa, and the U.K. Market insights and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the snapshots.

Vegetable - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	India
3	United States
4	Turkey
5	Ukraine

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India. It was followed by the United States.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +2.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+7.3% per year) and the United States (+2.0% per year).

Vegetable Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
India	365	305	318	-6.7%
Germany	398	430	350	-6.2%
Belgium	756	673	569	-13.2%
France	528	517	581	4.9%
Turkey	594	616	671	6.3%
China	709	835	836	8.6%
Netherlands	1022	988	1029	0.3%
Morocco	1197	1184	1107	-3.8%
Spain	1095	1105	1116	1.0%
United States	1141	1162	1188	2.0%
Mexico	981	1005	1256	13.2%
Italy	1369	1409	1401	1.2%
Canada	1270	1365	1475	7.8%
Average	825	829	870	2.7%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Canada ($1,475 per ton), while India ($318 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Germany	1264	1232	1352	3.4%
United Kingdom	1307	1270	1350	1.6%
Canada	1179	1241	1304	5.2%
France	1098	1064	1160	2.8%
United States	1057	1098	1128	3.3%
Poland	893	863	898	0.3%
Italy	757	815	813	3.6%
Russia	723	813	789	4.5%
Netherlands	658	661	745	6.4%
Spain	792	709	660	-8.7%
Malaysia	457	468	529	7.6%
Iraq	339	397	416	10.8%
Belgium	419	406	396	-2.8%
Average	809	830	862	3.2%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,352 per ton), while Belgium ($396 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	9.5	10	11	7.2%
Germany	6	6	6.4	3.5%
United Kingdom	3.6	3.5	3.6	-0.1%
France	2.7	2.7	3	5.0%
Canada	2.8	3	2.9	1.1%

In value terms, the largest vegetable importing markets worldwide were the United States ($10.9B), Germany ($6.4B) and the UK ($3.6B), together accounting for 39% of global imports. These countries were followed by France, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, Russia, Spain, Italy, Poland, Malaysia and Iraq, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Among the main importing countries, Poland saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
Mexico	6.8	7	8.3	10.6%
Spain	7.3	7.4	7.7	2.9%
Netherlands	7.2	7.4	7.6	2.5%
China	4.1	5.3	5.3	13.5%
United States	3.3	3.4	3.4	0.3%

In value terms, the largest vegetable supplying countries worldwide were Mexico ($8.3B), Spain ($7.7B) and the Netherlands ($7.6B), together accounting for 44% of global exports. China, the United States, Canada, France, Italy, Morocco, Belgium, Germany, Turkey and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Among the main exporting countries, China saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for vegetable worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Vegetable - Top Companies

The Climate Corporation International SA, Guangxi Nanning Lvhan Agriculture Co.,Ltd., GLENCORE LAND (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD, Hainan Huanhaicheng Trading Co., Ltd., Zhongxian Fengfu Agriculture Development Co., Ltd., Mengjin County Golden Tianye Family Farm, McCain Foods Group Inc, CRUSTA FRUIT JUICES PROPRIETARY LIMITED, Chiquita Brands International, Inc., Shandong Binzhou Yanlaihong High Tech. Park Co.,Ltd., Yucheng County Zhongken Agriculture Development Co., Ltd., Luohe Jintudi Agriculture Development Co., Ltd., McCain Foods Limited, Qinghai Liansheng Grassland Ecology Development Co., Ltd., Clay Farms, ALLANASONS PRIVATE LIMITED, CORPORACION ALIMENTARIA GUISSONA, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA, Xiaoyi Lvmuchang Agriculture & Animal Husbandry Co., Ltd., Lamb Weston Inc, Zunyi Yumiao Eco-agriculture Co., Ltd.

Vegetable - Product Coverage

HS 0701 - Potatoes; fresh or chilled
HS 0702 - Tomatoes; fresh or chilled
HS 070310 - Vegetables, alliaceous; onions and shallots, fresh or chilled
HS 070320 - Vegetables, alliaceous; garlic, fresh or chilled
HS 070390 - Vegetables, alliaceous; leeks and other kinds n.e.s. in heading no. 0703, fresh or chilled
HS 070410 - Vegetables, brassica; cauliflowers and headed broccoli, fresh or chilled
HS 070420 - Vegetables, brassica; brussel sprouts, fresh or chilled
HS 070490 - Vegetables, brassica; edible, n.e.s. in heading no. 0704, fresh or chilled
HS 070511 - Vegetables; cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled
HS 070519 - Vegetables; lettuce (lactuca sativa), (other than cabbage lettuce), fresh or chilled
HS 070521 - Vegetables; witloff chicory (cichorium intybus var. foliosum), fresh or chilled
HS 070529 - Vegetables; chicory (cichorium spp.), (other than witloof chicory), fresh or chilled
HS 070610 - Vegetables, root; carrots and turnips, fresh or chilled
HS 0707 - Cucumbers and gherkins; fresh or chilled
HS 070810 - Vegetables, leguminous; peas (pisum sativum), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled
HS 070820 - Vegetables, leguminous; beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled
HS 070920 - Vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled
HS 070930 - Vegetables; aubergines, (egg plants), fresh or chilled
HS 070951 - Vegetables; mushrooms, fresh or chilled
HS 070952 - Vegetables; truffles, fresh or chilled
HS 070959 - Vegetables; truffles and mushrooms (other than of the genus Agaricus), fresh or chilled
HS 070960 - Vegetables; fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled
HS 070970 - Vegetables; spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), fresh or chilled
HS 070991 - Vegetables; globe artichokes, fresh or chilled
HS 070992 - Vegetables; olives, fresh or chilled
HS 070993 - Vegetables; pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled
HS 070940 - Vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled
HS 070999 - Vegetables; edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled
HS 070990 - Vegetables; edible, n.e.s. in chapter 7, fresh or chilled
HS 080711 - Fruit, edible; watermelons, fresh
HS 080719 - Fruit, edible; melons, other than watermelons, fresh

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global vegetable market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 116 - Potatoes
FCL 388 - Tomatoes, fresh
FCL 402 - Onions, shallots (green)
FCL 403 - Onions, dry
FCL 406 - Garlic
FCL 407 - Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables
FCL 393 - Cauliflowers and broccoli
FCL 372 - Lettuce and chicory
FCL 426 - Carrot
FCL 397 - Cucumbers and gherkins
FCL 417 - Peas, green
FCL 414 - Beans, green
FCL 423 - String Beans
FCL 367 - Asparagus
FCL 399 - Eggplants
FCL 401 - Chillies and peppers (green)
FCL 373 - Spinach
FCL 260 - Olives
FCL 394 - Pumpkins, squash and gourds
FCL 463 - Vegetables, Fresh n.e.s.
FCL 446 - Green Corn (Maize)
FCL 430 - Okra
FCL 394 - Pumpkins, squash and gourds
FCL 378 - Cassava leaves
FCL 366 - Artichokes
FCL 260 - Olives
FCL 358 - Cabbages
FCL 449 - Mushrooms
FCL 366 - Artichokes

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

James Finlay Ltd, Produce Investments PLC, G’s, Bonduelle, Fresh Del Monte Produce Incorporated, Branston Ltd, Campsol SA, Le Gaga Holdings, Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps, Dole Food Company, Inc.

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Yield And Growth
12. Exports And Growth
13. Export Prices And Growth
14. Market Size And Growth
15. Per Capita Consumption
16. Imports And Growth
17. Import Prices
18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
20. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
21. Yield, 2012–2024
22. Production, By Country, 2024
23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2024
25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
38. Export Prices, 2012–2024