MENA: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in MENA

In 2023, the MENA's cabbage market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Cabbage Production in MENA

In value terms, cabbage production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Turkey (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Iran (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Algeria, Morocco, Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In 2023, the average cabbage yield in MENA dropped modestly to X tons per ha, which is down by X% against 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then contracted modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cabbage harvested area amounted to X ha in 2023, leveling off at 2022. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the cabbage harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in MENA

Cabbage exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, with an increase of X% against the year before. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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 decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage exports soared to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a moderate 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran represented the main exporter of cabbage and other brassicas in MENA, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Morocco (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Turkey (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%). The following exporters - Jordan (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to cabbage exports from Iran stood at X%. At the same time, Morocco (X%), Turkey (X%) and Jordan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Syrian Arab Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Morocco (X p.p.) and Turkey (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic and Iran saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Iran ($X), Morocco ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Jordan ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cabbage Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2023, cabbage imports in MENA rose markedly to X tons, picking up by X% on the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports totaled $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of cabbage imports in 2023 were Qatar (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons), together reaching X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Lebanon (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. Djibouti (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

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

Among the main importing countries, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed 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. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 ($X per ton), while Djibouti ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform