Israel: Cabbage Market Overview 2021

Cabbage Market Size in Israel

In 2019, the Israeli cabbage market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Israel

In value terms, cabbage production soared to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production saw a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

In 2019, the average cabbage yield in Israel dropped to X tonnes per ha, waning by -X% compared with the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield attained the peak level at X tonnes per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, the yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the harvested area of cabbage and other brassicas in Israel rose rapidly to X ha, picking up by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2019: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, cabbage harvested area increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached the peak figure in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2019, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2012, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, cabbage exports fell markedly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, showed slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Israel, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled +X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cabbage exports from Israel.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight contraction. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -X% per year.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Israel

Cabbage imports into Israel shrank dramatically to X tonnes in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against 2018. In general, imports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports contracted to $X in 2019. Overall, imports saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the Netherlands (X tonnes) was the main supplier of cabbage to Israel, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at -X%.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at -X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, cabbage import price increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Spain totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cabbage and other brassicas in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of cabbage consumption was China (33M tonnes), accounting for 46% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (9.5M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia (2.6M tonnes), with a 3.7% share.

What are the largest producers of cabbage and other brassicas in the world?

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China (33M tonnes) remains the largest cabbage producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 48% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (9.4M tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Korea (2.5M tonnes), with a 3.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of cabbage and other brassicas to Israel?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($112K) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Israel, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($8.5K), with a 7.1% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of cabbage and other brassicas from Israel?

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In value terms, Russia ($733K) remains the key foreign market for cabbage exports from Israel.

What is the average export price for cabbage and other brassicas in Israel?

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The average cabbage export price stood at $977 per tonne in 2019, with an increase of 30% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cabbage and other brassicas in Israel?

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The average cabbage import price stood at $885 per tonne in 2019, growing by 10% against the previous year.