CIS: Market for Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn 2025

Market Size for Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn in CIS

The CIS market for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -11.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn in CIS

In value terms, production of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 230% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn

Exports in CIS

In 2022, exports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn in the CIS dropped modestly to X tons, shrinking by -2.8% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 261% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belarus was the largest exporter of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn in the CIS, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 54% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together mixing up a 42% share of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +35.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +47.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 41% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+13.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn

Imports in CIS

Imports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn fell markedly to X tons in 2022, waning by -17.2% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 19%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 19%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia prevails in corn structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 87% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), committing an 8.3% share of total imports. Kazakhstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen vegetables other than potato and corn imports into Russia stood at -1.2%. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+4.5%) and Belarus (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +4.5% from 2012-2022. While the share of Belarus (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Russia (-4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen vegetables other than potato and corn in the CIS, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 9.2% share of total imports.

In Russia, imports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (+2.3% per year) and Kazakhstan (+3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 8.7%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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