Eastern Europe: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European cabbage market stood at $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, cabbage production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Romania and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

In 2023, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Eastern Europe amounted to X tons per ha, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the cabbage yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the 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 2023, approx. X ha of cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in Eastern Europe; with an increase of X% on 2022. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible descent. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports expanded sharply to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a slight increase 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland was the key exporter of cabbage and other brassicas in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Belarus (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Hungary (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%). Latvia (X tons) and Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to cabbage exports from Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Romania (X%), Belarus (X%) and Latvia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Hungary (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belarus (X p.p.), Latvia (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of the Czech Republic (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest cabbage supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Hungary (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, cabbage export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while Belarus ($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 Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, cabbage imports in Eastern Europe contracted to X tons, declining by X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports expanded slightly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated prominent growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia was the major importer of cabbage and other brassicas in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Slovakia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Romania (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Belarus (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Russia ($X), Slovakia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Ukraine, Romania and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, cabbage import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform