MENA: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in MENA

The MENA's cabbage market was estimated at $X in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Production in MENA

In value terms, cabbage production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Turkey (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Iran (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Algeria, Morocco, Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In 2023, the average cabbage yield in MENA fell slightly to X tons per ha, shrinking by X% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced modestly in the following year. 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 MENA; approximately reflecting 2022. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the cabbage harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2023, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas exported in MENA surged to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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 decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports soared to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated pronounced growth 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran represented the key exporter of cabbage and other brassicas in MENA, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Morocco (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Turkey (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%). Jordan (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Iran increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Morocco (X%), Turkey (X%) and Jordan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Syrian Arab Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Morocco (X p.p.) and Turkey (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.), Syrian Arab Republic (X p.p.) and Iran (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Iran ($X), Morocco ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices stood 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 Jordan ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cabbage Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2023, imports of cabbage and other brassicas in MENA reached X tons, surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports totaled $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Qatar (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. Lebanon (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Saudi Arabia (X%) and Bahrain (X%). Djibouti (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cabbage importing markets in MENA were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Qatar ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Djibouti lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2023, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Djibouti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform