Chile: Cabbage Market Overview 2021

Cabbage Market Size in Chile

For the fourth year in a row, the Chilean cabbage market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cabbage Production in Chile

In value terms, cabbage production surged to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, production increased by +X% against 2015 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Chile reduced slightly to X tonnes per ha in 2019, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. The cabbage yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, approx. X ha of cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in Chile; growing by X% compared with 2018 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached the peak figure in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2019, shipments abroad of cabbage and other brassicas increased by X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tonnes) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Chile, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the U.S. (X tonnes), fourfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Jamaica (+X% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Jamaica ($X) constituted the largest markets for cabbage exported from Chile worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Jamaica (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Jamaica ($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 Ireland, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2019, overseas purchases of cabbage and other brassicas increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports surged to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Argentina (X tonnes) was the main supplier of cabbage to Chile, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Chile.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Argentina amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2013 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Argentina.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Argentina amounted to +X% per year.

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) constituted the country with the largest volume of cabbage consumption, comprising approx. 46% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (9.5M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia (2.6M tonnes), with a 3.7% share.

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

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China (33M 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 (9.4M tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Korea (2.5M tonnes), with a 3.6% share.

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

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In value terms, Argentina ($10K) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Chile.

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

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In value terms, the largest markets for cabbage exported from Chile were Ireland ($119K), the U.S. ($72K) and Jamaica ($4.9K), together accounting for 95% of total exports.

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

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The average cabbage export price stood at $1,613 per tonne in 2019, rising by 54% against the previous year.

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

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The average cabbage import price stood at $317 per tonne in 2019, falling by -6.3% against the previous year.