EU: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in the EU

The EU cabbage market declined modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in the EU

In value terms, cabbage production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Romania, Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal, France, Belgium and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average cabbage yield in the European Union reduced to X tons per ha, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the cabbage yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cabbage and other brassicas production in the European Union dropped slightly to X ha, with a decrease of X% against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, cabbage exports in the European Union totaled X tons, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. Portugal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of cabbage and other brassicas. At the same time, Spain (X%), Belgium (X%), Portugal (X%), Germany (X%) and Italy (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Poland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Spain and Belgium increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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 2022, approx. X tons of cabbage and other brassicas were imported in the European Union; with a decrease of X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; 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%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the key importers of cabbage and other brassicas, together committing X% of total imports. The following importers - Romania (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of cabbage and other brassicas. At the same time, Poland (X%), Spain (X%), Belgium (X%), Romania (X%), Italy (X%), Austria (X%), France (X%), Sweden (X%) and Lithuania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Slovakia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (X p.p.) and Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Germany saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany totaled 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 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform