Estonia: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Estonia

The Estonian vegetable market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Estonia

In value terms, vegetable production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Estonia expanded slightly to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 in Estonia expanded sharply to X ha in 2022, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Estonia

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Estonia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Latvia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), fourfold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Latvia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, Latvia ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Estonia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Latvia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Estonia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Latvia (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable supplier to Estonia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from Latvia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Latvia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Latvia ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest vegetable suppliers to Estonia, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Lithuania, Finland, Italy, Germany, Hungary and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, 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 average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform