Costa Rica: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican cabbage market reached $X in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced setback. Cabbage consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Production in Costa Rica

In value terms, cabbage production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average cabbage yield in Costa Rica amounted to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a perceptible slump. The cabbage yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 in Costa Rica amounted to X ha in 2023, almost unchanged from 2022. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2023, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas exported from Costa Rica surged to X tons, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage exports rose significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Trinidad and Tobago (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of cabbage exports from Costa Rica, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for cabbage exported from Costa Rica were Trinidad and Tobago ($X), the United States ($X) and Barbados ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Guyana, the Netherlands, Panama, Cuba and Nicaragua lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Panama (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2023, overseas purchases of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports declined rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to Costa Rica, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), Mexico ($X) and Guatemala ($X) were the largest cabbage suppliers to Costa Rica, with a combined X% share of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nicaragua ($X per ton), while the price for Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nicaragua (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform