Ukraine: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian vegetable market amounted to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Vegetable Production in Ukraine

In value terms, vegetable production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Ukraine dropped to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. In general, 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 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, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Ukraine; approximately equating 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, exports of vegetables from Ukraine dropped sharply to X tons, reducing by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt 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 remained at a lower figure.

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. The third position in this ranking was taken 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, Poland ($X), Moldova ($X) and Belarus ($X) constituted the largest markets for vegetable exported from Ukraine worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Azerbaijan, Estonia, Turkey, Russia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 Estonia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into Ukraine; growing by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Ukraine, with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, North Macedonia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, 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 Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest vegetable suppliers to Ukraine, together accounting for X% of total imports. Romania, North Macedonia, Moldova, Spain, China and Azerbaijan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Moldova, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

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, continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Azerbaijan ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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