Spain: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Spain

The Spanish cabbage market stood at $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a notable expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Cabbage Production in Spain

In value terms, cabbage production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Cabbage production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Spain declined to X tons per ha in 2023, remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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, the total area harvested in terms of cabbage and other brassicas production in Spain shrank to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2022 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2023, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export 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 throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, cabbage exports rose to $X in 2023. In general, total exports indicated a resilient 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 decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of cabbage exports from Spain, together comprising X% of total exports. France, Portugal, Denmark, Italy, Poland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cabbage exported from Spain were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Denmark, Portugal, Italy, Sweden and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2023, approx. X tons of cabbage and other brassicas were imported into Spain; jumping by X% against the year before. In general, imports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cabbage imports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to Spain, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Portugal ($X) and France ($X) were the largest cabbage suppliers to Spain, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Germany, Poland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform