Global Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size

The global cabbage market reached $X in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. The market 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 throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production

In value terms, cabbage production stood at $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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of cabbage production was China (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Korea (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in China was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

The global average cabbage yield declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, standing approx. at 2022. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2022, and then reduced 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, the total area harvested in terms of cabbage and other brassicas production worldwide fell modestly to X ha, almost unchanged from 2022 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The global harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Cabbage Exports

Exports

In 2023, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas exported worldwide expanded slightly to X tons, surging by X% against 2022. 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

In value terms, cabbage exports amounted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase 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, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons) was the largest exporter of cabbage and other brassicas, constituting X% of total exports. Mexico (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Pakistan (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Iran (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and North Macedonia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Pakistan (X%), Uzbekistan (X%), Mexico (X%), Guatemala (X%), Canada (X%), Iran (X%), Spain (X%), North Macedonia (X%) and Italy (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%), Poland (X%) and the United States (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Pakistan (X p.p.), China (X p.p.), Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Mexico (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2023, the share of Poland (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.) and the United States (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest cabbage supplying countries worldwide were China ($X), Mexico ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports. The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Canada, Poland, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Iran, Guatemala and Uzbekistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the average 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 the United States ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cabbage Imports

Imports

In 2023, purchases abroad of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports dropped to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2013 when imports increased by X%. Global imports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) represented the largest importer of cabbage and other brassicas in the world, generating X% of total import. Germany (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Canada (X%). Russia (X tons), El Salvador (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons), Singapore (X tons), France (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), Canada ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of global imports. Hong Kong SAR, Thailand, the UK, the Netherlands, Malaysia, France, Russia, Singapore, El Salvador and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Canada ($X per ton), while El Salvador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform