EU: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2024

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in the EU

The EU cauliflower and broccoli market rose sharply to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in the EU

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

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

In 2023, the average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in the European Union expanded slightly to X tons per ha, picking up by X% on the previous year. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the cauliflower and broccoli 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 2023, the total area harvested in terms of cauliflower and broccoli production in the European Union amounted to X ha, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, overseas shipments of cauliflower and broccoli decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. France (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to cauliflower and broccoli exports from Spain stood at X%. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Poland (X%), France (X%) and Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Spain (X p.p.) and the Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Germany and France saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Spain totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cauliflower and broccoli export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cauliflower and broccoli, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports soared to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of cauliflower and broccoli imports in 2023 were Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Italy (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Ireland (X tons), together accounting for X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports. Poland, Belgium, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, Ireland and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform