Canned Vegetable Market

The global canned vegetable market is projected to continue its upward trend over the next eight years, with a forecasted CAGR of +1.4% in volume and +3.6% in value from 2022 to 2030. In 2022, the total consumption volume reached 9.2M tons, with an increase of 4% compared to the previous year. The largest consuming countries in 2022 were Germany, the UK, and France, while the highest levels of canned vegetable per capita consumption were seen in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Taiwan (Chinese). Production and imports also showed growth, with the United States and South Korea recording the highest rates of growth in both areas. Global exports of canned vegetables reached record highs in 2022, with Italy, China, and Spain being the largest exporters. The average import price stood at $1,696 per ton in 2022, with the United States having the highest price and South Korea the lowest. Overall, the canned vegetable market is expected to continue its growth pattern in the near future.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for canned vegetables worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 10M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $20.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Canned Vegetable

In 2022, approx. 9.2M tons of canned vegetables were consumed worldwide; with an increase of 4% compared with 2021 figures. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the consumption volume increased by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global consumption hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The global canned vegetable market revenue rose to $15.5B in 2022, growing by 3.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 5.9%. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were Germany (774K tons), the UK (698K tons) and France (499K tons), together accounting for 21% of global consumption. The United States, Japan, South Korea, China, Algeria, Taiwan (Chinese), the Netherlands, Belgium, India and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +12.1%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest canned vegetable markets worldwide were Taiwan (Chinese) ($1.4B), Germany ($1.1B) and the United States ($1.1B), with a combined 23% share of the global market.

Among the main consuming countries, the United States, with a CAGR of +12.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of canned vegetable per capita consumption in 2022 were Belgium (21 kg per person), the Netherlands (16 kg per person) and Taiwan (Chinese) (16 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +11.3%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Canned Vegetable

In 2022, the amount of canned vegetables produced worldwide rose slightly to 9.5M tons, surging by 2.4% compared with the previous year. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production reached the peak volume and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, canned vegetable production rose to $11B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. Global production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Italy (2M tons), China (1.6M tons) and Spain (702K tons), together comprising 45% of global production. The Netherlands, Algeria, Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand, Hungary, Belgium, Greece, India, France and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of +8.8%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Canned Vegetable

In 2022, global canned vegetable imports rose slightly to 8.5M tons, growing by 3.8% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, canned vegetable imports expanded sharply to $14.4B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 6.4%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports By Country

The purchases of the six major importers of canned vegetables, namely Germany, the United States, the UK, France, Japan and South Korea, represented more than third of total import. The following importers - the Netherlands (276K tons), Russia (274K tons), Belgium (274K tons), Canada (225K tons), Italy (213K tons), Australia (196K tons) and Spain (194K tons) - together made up 19% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +4.9%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest canned vegetable importing markets worldwide were the United States ($1.8B), Germany ($1.3B) and the UK ($1.1B), with a combined 29% share of global imports. France, Japan, the Netherlands, Canada, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Belgium, Italy and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +7.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average canned vegetable import price stood at $1,696 per ton in 2022, picking up by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 8.7%. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,228 per ton), while South Korea ($900 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+5.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Canned Vegetable

In 2022, global canned vegetable exports rose to 8.8M tons, with an increase of 2.1% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at 8.8M tons in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, canned vegetable exports stood at $14.9B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

In 2022, Italy (2.1M tons), distantly followed by China (1,179K tons), Spain (863K tons) and the Netherlands (554K tons) represented the largest exporters of canned vegetables, together making up 54% of total exports. The following exporters - the United States (345K tons), France (312K tons), Belgium (305K tons), Hungary (287K tons), Greece (282K tons), Thailand (250K tons), Turkey (215K tons), Peru (178K tons) and Poland (152K tons) - together made up 27% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +6.3%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($2.4B), Italy ($2.3B) and Spain ($1.4B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 41% share of global exports. The Netherlands, Greece, the United States, France, Belgium, Hungary, Peru, Turkey, Thailand and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +9.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average canned vegetable export price amounted to $1,698 per ton, surging by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($2,567 per ton), while Italy ($1,103 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform