Pickled vegetables trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pickled vegetables was worth $3.10 billion in 2024, about 1.84 million tonnes. That is an increase of 53% since 2017, and up 8% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.10B | 1.84M t |
| 2023 | $2.86B | 1.73M t |
| 2022 | $2.67B | 1.76M t |
| 2021 | $2.53B | 1.76M t |
| 2020 | $2.26B | 1.64M t |
| 2019 | $2.23B | 1.63M t |
| 2018 | $2.21B | 1.60M t |
| 2017 | $2.03B | 1.46M t |
Top pickled vegetables exporting countries
Turkey is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by Mexico and Germany. The top three supply 37% between them, out of 159 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $455.5M | 15% |
| Mexico | $358.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $330.3M | 11% |
| India | $297.0M | 9.6% |
| China | $164.9M | 5.3% |
| United States | $164.4M | 5.3% |
| Greece | $123.9M | 4% |
| Spain | $118.7M | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $116.0M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $111.7M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $101.2M | 3.3% |
| Peru | $85.0M | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Canada. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 219 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $671.5M | 22% |
| Germany | $338.6M | 11% |
| Canada | $193.9M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $174.7M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $143.0M | 4.6% |
| France | $138.9M | 4.5% |
| Poland | $81.7M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $68.9M | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $66.8M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $66.5M | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $63.0M | 2% |
| Austria | $60.1M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Greece averaged $3.30 per kg and India $1.33 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Product types under HS 2001
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2001: Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. HS 2001 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pickled vegetables?
Turkey exported $455.5 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by Mexico (12%) and Germany (11%). In all, 159 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pickled vegetables?
The United States imported $671.5 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Germany (11%) and Canada (6%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in pickled vegetables?
It was worth $3.10 billion in 2024, about 1.84 million tonnes. That is an increase of 53% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 159 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of pickled vegetables per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Greece averaged $3.30 per kg and India $1.33 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for pickled vegetables?
The HS code for pickled vegetables is heading 2001, in chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2001 page.
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