Timor-Leste: Cabbage Market 2020

Cabbage Market Size in Timor-Leste

The revenue of the cabbage market in Timor-Leste amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the cabbage market reached its peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of the cabbage market failed to regain its momentum.

Cabbage Production in Timor-Leste

In value terms, cabbage production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, cabbage production continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, cabbage production attained its peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2018, cabbage production growth remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Timor-Leste stood at X ton per ha in 2018, going up 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the cabbage yield attained its peak level of X ton per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2018. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of cabbage and other brassicas production in Timor-Leste stood at X ha, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the cabbage harvested area continues to indicate a moderate contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production attained its maximum at X ha in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Timor-Leste

In 2018, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas exported from Timor-Leste stood at X kg, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, cabbage exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Timor-Leste exports peaked at X kg in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, cabbage exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, cabbage exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, cabbage exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. The U.S. (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons) and Mexico (X tons). All these countries together occupied near X% share of total exports. Spain (X tons), Canada (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Macedonia (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) occupied a little share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cabbage and other brassicas exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Macedonia (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Canada (+X%), Mexico (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Uzbekistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The U.S. and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%) and Poland (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+X p.p.), Mexico (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.), Macedonia (+X p.p.) and Canada (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X), the U.S. ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports.

China recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the cabbage export price in Timor-Leste amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the cabbage export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices for cabbage and other brassicas reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Timor-Leste

In 2018, the cabbage imports into Timor-Leste totaled X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, cabbage imports, however, continue to indicate a moderate slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cabbage imports attained their maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, cabbage imports, however, continue to indicate a deep decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, cabbage imports attained their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of cabbage imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) represented the major importers of cabbage and other brassicasacross the globe, together comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Russia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cabbage importing markets into Timor-Leste were the U.S. ($X), Canada ($X) and China, Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Thailand, Russia, Singapore, the Czech Republic, Vietnam, Kazakhstan and Timor-Leste, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The cabbage import price in Timor-Leste stood at $X per ton in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the cabbage import price continues to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% y-o-y. Timor-Leste import price peaked at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform