Eastern Asia: Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Market 2025

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian vinegar-preserved vegetable market amounted to $X in 2022, growing by 4.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, exports of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes in Eastern Asia amounted to X tons, approximately equating 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2022. South Korea (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes exports, with a CAGR of +4.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, South Korea (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of China (+4.3 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest vinegar-preserved vegetable supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 2.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +5.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+0.5%).

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes were imported in Eastern Asia; increasing by 11% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented roughly 78% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by China (X tons), making up a 15% share of total imports. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +19.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vinegar-preserved vegetable importing markets in Eastern Asia were Japan ($X), South Korea ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 92% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of +17.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by 7.5% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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