Costa Rica: Cabbage Market Overview 2020

Cabbage Market Size in Costa Rica

The revenue of the cabbage market in Costa Rica amounted to $X in 2018, flattening at the previous year. Overall, cabbage consumption continues to indicate a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the cabbage market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Costa Rica

In value terms, cabbage production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, cabbage production continues to indicate a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cabbage production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Costa Rica stood at X tonne per ha in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the cabbage yield continues to indicate a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the cabbage yield reached its peak level of X tonne per ha. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the cabbage 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 2018, the cabbage harvested area in Costa Rica totaled X ha, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cabbage harvested area continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the cabbage harvested area reached its peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the cabbage harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of cabbage and other brassicas were exported from Costa Rica; falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, cabbage exports continue to indicate a drastic drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Costa Rica exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, cabbage exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, cabbage exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Costa Rica exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

China was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tonnes, which reached X% of total exports. The U.S. (X tonnes) occupied a X% share (based on tonnes) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (X%) and Mexico (X%). The following exporters - Spain (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), Macedonia (X tonnes), Uzbekistan (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cabbage and other brassicas exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Macedonia (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Canada (+X%), Mexico (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Uzbekistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The U.S. and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%) and Poland (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of China, Mexico, the Netherlands, Macedonia and Canada increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest cabbage markets from Costa Rica were China ($X), the U.S. ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

China recorded the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The cabbage export price in Costa Rica stood at $X per tonne in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cabbage export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for cabbage and other brassicas attained their peak figure in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while Uzbekistan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

Cabbage imports into Costa Rica stood at X tonnes in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, cabbage imports continue to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, cabbage imports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of cabbage imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, cabbage imports continue to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, cabbage imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China, Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) and the U.S. (X tonnes) represented the key importers of cabbage and other brassicasin the world, together constituting X% of total imports. Germany (X tonnes) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Canada (X%) and Malaysia (X%). Russia (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes), Viet Nam (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), Kazakhstan (X tonnes), Singapore (X tonnes) and the Czech Republic (X tonnes) held a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Canada ($X) and China, Hong Kong SAR ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Thailand, Russia, Singapore, the Czech Republic, Viet Nam, Kazakhstan and Costa Rica, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Costa Rica recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The cabbage import price in Costa Rica stood at $X per tonne in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the cabbage import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for cabbage and other brassicas reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for cabbage and other brassicas failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per tonne), while Kazakhstan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform