Scandinavia: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia cabbage market declined to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, cabbage production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Norway (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons).

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

The average cabbage yield fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, shrinking by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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, the cabbage harvested area in Scandinavia rose modestly to X ha, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, exports of cabbage and other brassicas in Scandinavia skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% on 2022 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, cabbage exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest cabbage supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Sweden, cabbage exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated slight growth 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices remained at a 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%).

Cabbage Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2023, approx. X tons of cabbage and other brassicas were imported in Scandinavia; approximately equating 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports rose rapidly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a remarkable 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Sweden (X tons) was the largest importer of cabbage and other brassicas, mixing up X% of total imports. Finland (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Norway (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

Imports into Sweden increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Norway (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Norway emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Finland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Norway increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cabbage and other brassicas in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

In Sweden, cabbage imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 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 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see steady 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 Finland ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform