Estonia: Market for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) 2025

Market Size for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Estonia

In 2022, the Estonian preserved and frozen vegetable market increased by 22% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Estonia

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 3,675%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Exports from Estonia

In 2022, preserved and frozen vegetable exports from Estonia surged to X tons, with an increase of 33% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 357% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons) was the main destination for preserved and frozen vegetable exports from Estonia, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved and frozen vegetable exports to Latvia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), twofold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Latvia totaled +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (0.0% per year) and Finland (+34.0% per year).

In value terms, Latvia ($X), Finland ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest markets for preserved and frozen vegetable exported from Estonia worldwide, together comprising 81% of total exports. Sweden, Russia and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Among the main countries of destination, Sweden, with a CAGR of +33.0%, 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 average preserved and frozen vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 263%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($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 Lithuania (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Imports into Estonia

In 2022, the amount of vegetables (preserved, frozen) imported into Estonia surged to X tons, rising by 28% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% 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 +34.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved and frozen vegetable imports to Estonia, with a combined 73% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, Latvia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +212.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preserved and frozen vegetable suppliers to Estonia were Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports. Germany, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Latvia and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +180.4%, 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 preserved and frozen vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 12%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($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 Netherlands (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform