Brazil: Cabbage Market Overview 2021

Cabbage Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian cabbage market totaled $X in 2018, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2018.

Cabbage Production in Brazil

In value terms, cabbage production skyrocketed to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production posted temperate growth. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2019, the average cabbage yield in Brazil amounted to X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2018. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the cabbage harvested area in Brazil amounted to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Brazil

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas increased by X% to X tonnes in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports surged to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, posted a temperate increase. Exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tonnes) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Brazil, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes), with a X% share of total exports. Panama (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Paraguay was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year) and Panama (+X% per year).

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage exports from Brazil, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Panama, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Paraguay amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year) and Panama (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2019, overseas purchases of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports fell markedly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Germany (X tonnes) constituted the largest cabbage supplier to Brazil, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tonnes), sevenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled -X%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Brazil, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Portugal ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled -X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per tonne), while the price for Germany totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cabbage and other brassicas in the world?

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China (33M tonnes) remains the largest cabbage consuming country worldwide, accounting for 46% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (9.1M tonnes), fourfold. Russia (2.8M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.9% share.

What are the largest producers of cabbage and other brassicas in the world?

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China (34M tonnes) remains the largest cabbage producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 48% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (9.1M tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia (2.6M tonnes), with a 3.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of cabbage and other brassicas to Brazil?

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In value terms, Germany ($12K) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Brazil, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Portugal ($2K), with a 14% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of cabbage and other brassicas from Brazil?

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In value terms, Paraguay ($178K) remains the key foreign market for cabbage exports from Brazil, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hong Kong SAR ($27K), with a 7.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Panama, with a 6.2% share.

What is the average export price for cabbage and other brassicas in Brazil?

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In 2019, the average cabbage export price amounted to $1,048 per tonne, with an increase of 44% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cabbage and other brassicas in Brazil?

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In 2019, the average cabbage import price amounted to $618 per tonne, with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year.