Europe: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Europe

The Europe vegetable market was estimated at $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Europe

In value terms, vegetable production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Poland, the UK, Belarus, Belgium and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

The average vegetable yield contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in Europe stood at X ha, increasing by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in Europe

Vegetable exports totaled X tons in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable exports dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value 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 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the key exporters of vegetables in 2022, resulting at near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. France (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Germany (X%) and Belgium (X%). The following exporters - Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest vegetable supplying countries in Europe were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Belgium, Poland and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Vegetable Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported in Europe; standing approx. at the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports dropped modestly 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 remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Romania (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (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 Europe were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Russia, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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