Kazakhstan: Cabbage Market Overview 2021

Cabbage Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh cabbage market rose notably to $X in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Cabbage Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, cabbage production amounted to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Cabbage production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Kazakhstan was estimated at X tonnes per ha in 2020, almost unchanged from 2019 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. from 2010 to 2020, the growth of the average 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 2020, approx. X ha of cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in Kazakhstan; picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The cabbage harvested area peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

After nine years of growth, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. Overall, exports saw a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2019, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, cabbage exports reduced notably to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus (X tonnes), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (-X% per year) and Uzbekistan (-X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (-X% per year) and Uzbekistan (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

Cabbage imports into Kazakhstan contracted markedly to X tonnes in 2020, waning by -X% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports declined notably to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Uzbekistan (X tonnes) was the main cabbage supplier to Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Uzbekistan amounted to +X%.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Uzbekistan totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while the price for Uzbekistan totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

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China (33M tonnes) remains the largest cabbage consuming country worldwide, 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. Russia (2.7M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.8% share.

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

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The country with the largest volume of cabbage production was China (34M tonnes), accounting for 47% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (9.5M tonnes), fourfold. Russia (2.6M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.7% share.

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

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In value terms, Uzbekistan ($7M) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Kazakhstan, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($541K), with a 7% share of total imports.

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

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In value terms, Russia ($63K) remains the key foreign market for cabbage exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belarus ($2.6K), with a 3.9% share of total exports.

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

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The average cabbage export price stood at $267 per tonne in 2020, surging by 4.7% against the previous year.

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

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In 2020, the average cabbage import price amounted to $160 per tonne, falling by -40.8% against the previous year.