GCC: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in GCC

The GCC cabbage market surged to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in GCC

In value terms, cabbage production expanded remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

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

In 2023, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in GCC reached X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year. The yield indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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, cabbage yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the cabbage 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.

The cabbage harvested area fell modestly to X ha in 2023, remaining constant against the year before. The total harvested area indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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, cabbage harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2023, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the key exporter of cabbage and other brassicas, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Oman (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of cabbage and other brassicas. Oman (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Oman (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the largest cabbage supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Saudi Arabia was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Export price indicated a mild 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 export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Oman ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cabbage Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2023, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas imported in GCC soared to X tons, jumping by X% against 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of cabbage and other brassicas, namely Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Bahrain (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Qatar ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Saudi Arabia and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Saudi Arabia, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform