Eastern Europe: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Eastern Europe

After two years of decline, the East European vegetable market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, vegetable production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Poland (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Eastern Europe amounted to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The vegetable harvested area rose slightly to X ha in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were exported in Eastern Europe; reducing by X% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), Russia (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest vegetable supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Hungary ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Vegetable Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports expanded to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the largest importers of vegetables in 2022, resulting at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. The Czech Republic (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Romania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Romania, Ukraine, Slovakia and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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