The analysis of non-food vegetable uses in 2023 reveals significant disparities among countries. Kazakhstan leads with a substantial volume of 429 thousand metric tons, demonstrating a positive trend with a 1.67% increase year-on-year. Greece, Tunisia, and Azerbaijan follow, with Tunisia showing the most notable growth at 4.24%. Meanwhile, other countries like Azerbaijan, Lebanon, Cyprus, and Malaysia, showed no change, highlighting static demand. The UK and Cyprus reduced their outputs slightly. Over five years, Kazakhstan's sector has substantially ramped up operations, overshadowing other regions with a robust growth trajectory.
Looking ahead, global trends indicate a potential increase in the utilization of vegetable-derived materials for non-food applications, driven by sustainable practices and the burgeoning interest in plant-based alternatives. Market changes, especially in environmentally conscious regions, could influence the demand dynamics and the development of new applications for vegetable-derived products.
Top countries in Vegetables Non-food Uses by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kazakhstan | 429 | 2023 | +0.94% | +1.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 35 | 2023 | 0% | -2.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Tunisia | 16 | 2023 | 0% | +4.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Azerbaijan | 9 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lebanon | 4 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 4 | 2023 | |||
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 2 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Malaysia | 1 | 2023 | -50% | 0% | View data |
