GCC: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in GCC

The GCC cabbage market soared to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a prominent increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in GCC

In value terms, cabbage production expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

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

The average cabbage yield stood at X tons per ha in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The yield indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cabbage yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2023, 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 2023, the total area harvested in terms of cabbage and other brassicas production in GCC declined modestly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The total harvested area indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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, cabbage harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in GCC

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia was the main exporter of cabbage and other brassicas in GCC, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Oman (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of cabbage and other brassicas. Oman (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Saudi Arabia increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the largest cabbage supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Saudi Arabia, cabbage exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Export price indicated a mild expansion 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, cabbage export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Oman ($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 United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cabbage Imports

Imports in GCC

Cabbage imports surged to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of cabbage and other brassicas, namely Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Saudi Arabia (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Bahrain (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest cabbage importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Qatar ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Saudi Arabia and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Qatar ($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 United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform