Cabbages market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

The cabbage market volume in Australia and New Zealand experienced growth in 2019, reaching 154.8 thousand tons, but then entered a period of sustained decline. By 2023, the market had contracted to 119.2 thousand tons, representing a cumulative drop of over 20% from the 2019 peak. The most pronounced decrease occurred in 2021, when volume fell by nearly 13%.

In value terms, the market displayed a different pattern. After a decline in 2019 and 2020, the market's value rebounded sharply, growing by 21% in 2022 to reach 288.6 million US dollars. This increase in value coincided with falling physical volumes, suggesting significant upward pressure on prices during those years. The value retreated in 2023 to 268.2 million dollars.

Domestic production followed a similar downward trajectory as market volume, indicating that supply adjustments were a key component of the market's evolution. Imports and exports remained marginal throughout the period, confirming the market's reliance on domestic output.

Production cabbages in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of cabbages, 2018-2021

World map of production of cabbages, 2018-2021

Cabbage production in Australia and New Zealand has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, production reached 130.9 thousand tonnes, marking a significant 12.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 16.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 158.1 thousand tonnes, which saw a modest increase of 1.1% that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After two years of decline, cabbage production in Australia and New Zealand saw an increase in value terms. In 2021, the output was valued at 243.3 million US dollars, representing a substantial 11.7% year-over-year advance. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 217.8 million US dollars, following the largest decline of 7.9% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports cabbages from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

Cabbage exports from Australia and New Zealand declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 2 706 tonnes, down 4.5% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 15.9%, equating to an annualized rate of -5.6%. The peak was in 2019 with 3 379 tonnes, which saw a 5.0% increase that year, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 16.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Singapore, New Caledonia, and Fiji—collectively accounted for 50.5% of total cabbage exports in volume from Australia and New Zealand.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year contraction, cabbage exports from Australia and New Zealand increased in value. In 2021, exports were valued at 5 031 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial 22.0% rise compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 4 125 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 14.5% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During 2018-2021, the export partner portfolio for cabbage in value terms was quite diverse. Singapore (21.4% of export value), New Caledonia (9.9%), and Hong Kong (9.2%) together represented only 40.5% of total export flows from Australia and New Zealand.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Imports cabbages to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

Cabbage imports into Australia and New Zealand declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, import volume stood at 8 tonnes, which is 41.2% lower year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 91.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -56.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Fiji (41.5% of import volume), China (12.2%), and South Korea (8.7%) were the main sources for cabbage imports into Australia and New Zealand, together accounting for 62.4% of total imports in volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Cabbage imports into Australia and New Zealand declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 24 thousand US dollars, representing a moderate 8.5% year-over-year decrease. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 85.7%, equating to an annualized rate of -47.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018-2021, Fiji (29.3% of import value), South Korea (4.2%), and China (3.3%) played leading roles in cabbage imports by value into Australia and New Zealand, jointly accounting for 36.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021