In 2023, Germany was the largest importer of frozen vegetables and vegetable mixtures in Europe, followed by France and Belgium. Notable changes in 2023 include a decline in imports by France (-3.15%), Belgium (-1.46%), and United Kingdom (-1.33%), whereas Poland showed strong growth (6.05%), supported by notable increases in Netherlands (4.03%) and Romania (3.04%). Smaller countries like Latvia posted significant growth (16.04%). Germany, despite being the largest market, experienced a mild decrease in imports (-0.57%).
Looking forward, the European market for frozen vegetables is expected to grow as health-conscious consumption and demand for ready-to-eat meals rise. Countries experiencing growth, like Poland and the Netherlands, may continue to capture more market share, while others might stabilize or seek new sourcing strategies to handle changes in domestic demand and agricultural production complexities due to climate change and trade policies.
Top countries in Import of Frozen Vegetables and Vegetable Mixtures Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 19.18 | 2023 | +0.24% | -0.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 15.52 | 2023 | -0.95% | -3.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 13.86 | 2023 | +3% | -1.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 11.21 | 2023 | -0.95% | -1.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.54 | 2023 | +1.48% | +1.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 6.26 | 2023 | +1.92% | +4.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 3.82 | 2023 | +2.2% | +0.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.05 | 2023 | +3.78% | +6.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 1.96 | 2023 | -3.88% | -3.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 1.95 | 2023 | +3.86% | +3.04% | View data |
