Ukraine: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian root and tuber market totaled $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Root and tuber consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Ukraine

In value terms, root and tuber production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in Ukraine fell to X tons per ha, reducing by X% on 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average root and tuber yield remained 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of roots and tubers were harvested in Ukraine; with an increase of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, overseas shipments of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, root and tuber exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Moldova (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Ukraine, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to Moldova exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Azerbaijan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Moldova stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and Azerbaijan (X% per year).

In value terms, Moldova ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Ukraine, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Azerbaijan, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, overseas purchases of roots and tubers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Romania (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Ukraine, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, North Macedonia, Egypt, Hungary, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Greece ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Ukraine, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Azerbaijan, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Greece stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (X% per year) and Azerbaijan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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