Ukraine: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian vegetable market totaled $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Vegetable Production in Ukraine

In value terms, vegetable production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Ukraine declined modestly to X tons per ha, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. 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% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable 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, the harvested area of vegetables in Ukraine was estimated at X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Ukraine

Vegetable exports from Ukraine fell sharply to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Moldova (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Ukraine, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Moldova exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tons), threefold. Azerbaijan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Moldova amounted to 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, Poland ($X), Moldova ($X) and Belarus ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for vegetable exported from Ukraine worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Ukraine

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Ukraine, together accounting for X% of total imports. North Macedonia, Romania, Moldova, Italy, Spain and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to Ukraine were Turkey ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, North Macedonia, Italy, Moldova, Spain and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Moldova, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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