Germany: Carrot And Turnip Market 2024

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German carrot and turnip market decreased by -1.3% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Carrot and turnip consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Germany

In value terms, carrot and turnip production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of carrots and turnips in Germany declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -4.7% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the average carrot and turnip yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped 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 harvested area of carrots and turnips in Germany reduced to X ha, declining by -3.8% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the total harvested area indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, carrot and turnip harvested area increased by +48.8% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to carrot and turnip production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of carrots and turnips from Germany shrank dramatically to X tons, waning by -56.4% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 115%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 43%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from Germany, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, carrot and turnip exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), threefold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at +2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+20.1% per year) and Austria (-8.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for carrot and turnip exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 54% share of total exports. Italy, Slovakia, France, Sweden, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +22.9%, 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 average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 38% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 France (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of carrots and turnips decreased by -19.8% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 17%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 34%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of carrot and turnip to Germany, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, carrot and turnip imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to -4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-2.5% per year) and Denmark (+15.2% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest carrot and turnip suppliers to Germany, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Denmark, with a CAGR of +26.1%, saw 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 carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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