Ukraine: Market for Prepared Dishes And Meals 2024

Market Size for Prepared Dishes And Meals in Ukraine

In 2021, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in the Ukrainian prepared dish and meal market, when its value increased by 7.6% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Prepared Dishes And Meals in Ukraine

In value terms, prepared dish and meal production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Dishes And Meals

Exports from Ukraine

Prepared dish and meal exports from Ukraine rose slightly to X tons in 2021, increasing by 2.3% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 55%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared dish and meal exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 54%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) were the main destinations of prepared dish and meal exports from Ukraine, with a combined 67% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +276.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Moldova ($X), Iraq ($X) and Latvia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for prepared dish and meal exported from Ukraine worldwide, together comprising 54% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Iraq, with a CAGR of +264.5%, 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

The average prepared dish and meal export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iran (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Dishes And Meals

Imports into Ukraine

In 2021, approx. X tons of prepared dishes and meals were imported into Ukraine; picking up by 13% compared with 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared dish and meal imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +115.4% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared dish and meal imports to Ukraine, together accounting for 39% of total imports. Italy, Slovakia, Belarus, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, the United States, Malaysia, Ireland, France and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +54.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Ireland ($X) constituted the largest prepared dish and meal suppliers to Ukraine, with a combined 40% share of total imports. The United States, Hungary, Italy, China, France, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Belarus and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belarus, with a CAGR of +38.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average prepared dish and meal import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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