In the global vegetable market, China continues to dominate with a substantial volume of 545.67 million metric tons in 2024, followed by India at 120.58 million metric tons. The United States, despite being the third-largest market, showed a negative year-on-year variation of 0.26% in 2023. Significant growth was observed in countries like Croatia (4.91%), Afghanistan (2.72%), and Mali (2.04%), indicating a dynamic market landscape. Conversely, notable declines were seen in Venezuela (-1.09%), Iraq (-1.87%), and Armenia (-2.9%).
Looking ahead, several trends are expected to shape the global vegetable market:
- Increasing demand for organic and locally sourced vegetables.
- Technological advancements in agriculture boosting yields.
- Expansion of urban farming and vertical farming practices.
- Growing focus on sustainable and environmentally-friendly farming practices.
- Potential impact of climate change on crop production and regional market shifts.
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 545,670 | 2023 | +2.22% | +1.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 120,580 | 2023 | +0.3% | +0.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 36,450 | 2023 | -0.29% | -0.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iran | 18,040 | 2023 | +0.89% | -0.069% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Vietnam | 16,960 | 2023 | +0.94% | +0.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Egypt | 14,740 | 2023 | -0.78% | -0.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Nigeria | 14,560 | 2023 | +0.15% | -0.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 14,190 | 2023 | -0.85% | -1.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Indonesia | 12,200 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Japan | 11,720 | 2023 | -0.16% | -0.17% | View data |