Greece: Cabbage Market Overview 2020

Cabbage Market Size in Greece

The revenue of the cabbage market in Greece amounted to $X in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, cabbage consumption continues to indicate a drastic reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the cabbage market reached its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Greece

In value terms, cabbage production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, cabbage production continues to indicate a drastic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Cabbage production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Greece totaled X tonne per ha in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. Cabbage yield peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the harvested area of cabbage and other brassicas in Greece stood at X ha, coming down 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 2012 when harvested area decreased by -X% against the previous year. Cabbage harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2018, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas exported from Greece totaled X tonnes, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, cabbage exports continue to indicate an extraordinary increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cabbage exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, cabbage exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Greece, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+X% per year) and Bulgaria (+X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage exports from Greece, comprising X% of total cabbage exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Romania ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+X% per year) and Bulgaria (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, the cabbage export price continues to indicate a drastic drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for cabbage and other brassicas attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Greece

Cabbage imports into Greece totaled X tonnes in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cabbage imports continue to indicate a drastic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, cabbage imports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2016 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 abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to Greece, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Poland, Macedonia and Albania, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Greece, comprising X% of total cabbage imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the cabbage import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for cabbage and other brassicas attained their maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform