U.S.: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. cabbage market declined to $X in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Cabbage Production in the U.S.

In value terms, cabbage production shrank to $X in 2023. Overall, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in the United States dropped modestly to X tons per ha, waning by X% against 2022. Overall, the yield, however, showed modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The cabbage yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in the United States; almost unchanged from 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2023, exports of cabbage and other brassicas from the United States contracted to X tons, which is down by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports contracted to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from the United States, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), sevenfold. Japan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2023, supplies from abroad of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports reduced sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to the United States, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Guatemala (X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Guatemala (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform