EU: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in the EU

In 2023, the EU cabbage market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in the EU

In value terms, cabbage production fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cabbage yield rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, with an increase of X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cabbage harvested area amounted to X ha in 2023, flattening at 2022. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports soared to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons), distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) represented the key exporters of cabbage and other brassicas, together making up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cabbage supplying countries in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland, Germany, Portugal and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, imports of cabbage and other brassicas in the European Union fell to X tons, leveling off at 2022 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports surged to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the main importers of cabbage and other brassicas, together achieving X% of total imports. The following importers - Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cabbage and other brassicas in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform