MERCOSUR: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR cabbage market dropped modestly to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Cabbage Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, cabbage production declined slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Venezuela (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Colombia (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Peru, Ecuador and Guyana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average cabbage yield contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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 MERCOSUR; with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

For the sixth consecutive year, MERCOSUR recorded growth in overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cabbage exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the main exporter of cabbage and other brassicas in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cabbage and other brassicas exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Argentina (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Argentina (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest cabbage supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2023, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Brazil ($X per ton), while Argentina stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%).

Cabbage Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of cabbage and other brassicas, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cabbage imports rose rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Paraguay dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Guyana (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. Suriname (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to cabbage imports into Paraguay stood at X%. At the same time, Guyana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guyana emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Suriname (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Paraguay (X p.p.) and Guyana (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Suriname saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, the largest cabbage importing markets in MERCOSUR were Guyana ($X), Paraguay ($X) and Suriname ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Guyana, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2023, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guyana ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guyana (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform