Cabbages market in Azerbaijan

Earlier Report Observations

The cabbage market in Azerbaijan saw substantial growth, rising from 108 thousand tons in 2018 to 148 thousand tons in 2019. This expansion was driven by state-supported agricultural programs that provided subsidies and facilitated equipment renewal for local farmers. The introduction of higher-yielding cabbage varieties and technological innovations boosted production, while a consumer shift toward healthier eating increased demand. Concurrent government policies limiting imports and promoting domestic products further strengthened the local market.

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted logistics and supply chains, leading to a market contraction to 130 thousand tons. Authorities implemented additional measures to secure domestic supply, and consumer preference for local produce helped cushion the impact. By 2021, the market recovered to 135 thousand tons, supported by the continued adoption of advanced agrotechnical methods and an increase in customs duties on imported cabbage, which enhanced the competitiveness of Azerbaijani production. Growing consumer demand for natural and eco-friendly products also sustained market volume.

The market stabilized at 136 thousand tons in 2022, a year marked by the opening of new import sources from China and Japan, which diversified trade flows. However, rising global energy prices increased agricultural production costs, putting upward pressure on prices. By 2023, the market volume declined to 124 thousand tons.

Production cabbages in Azerbaijan

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of cabbages, 2018-2021

World map of production of cabbages, 2018-2021

In 2021, Azerbaijan produced 132.4 thousand tons of cabbages, showing a slight increase of 2.2% compared to the previous year. Production grew by 21.8% between 2018 and 2021, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 148.5 thousand tons. That year also saw the largest increase of 36.6%. In 2020, production experienced its most significant decline, dropping by 12.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports cabbages from Azerbaijan

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited considerable volatility during this period. Export volumes reached their peak in 2019 and fell to their lowest point in 2020, with a dramatic 23-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Azerbaijan's cross-border shipments of cabbages totaled 99 tons, representing a sharp decline of 95.6% from the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 252 tons, which also marked the largest increase of 188.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Russia and Georgia were the primary destinations for Azerbaijan's cabbage exports in volume terms, while other markets individually played a smaller role.

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

World map of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations throughout the period. Export values peaked in 2019 and bottomed out in 2020, with an 18-fold decrease between these years. In 2020, Azerbaijan's cabbage exports were valued at 35 thousand US dollars, a substantial drop of 94.6% compared to the prior year. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 648 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 213.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia and Georgia consistently accounted for 90.3% of Azerbaijan's total cabbage export value, indicating a highly concentrated market with numerous smaller markets making up the remainder.

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

World map of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021

Imports cabbages to Azerbaijan

Imports in kind, t

The market demonstrated volatility over the observed years. Import volumes varied significantly, with a 32-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2021. In 2021, Azerbaijan imported 3 017 tons of cabbages, a substantial increase of 342.3% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 50.2%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019 at 1 371.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, t

During 2018–2021, Iran and Georgia were the leading sources for Azerbaijan's cabbage imports in volume terms, together representing 86.5% of total imports, with the remaining share distributed among other countries.

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

World map of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Import values reached their minimum in 2018 and climbed to their maximum in 2021, showing a 32-fold increase. In 2021, Azerbaijan's cabbage imports were valued at 1 230 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp year-over-year rise of 389.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 48.3%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 1 166.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Iran and Georgia dominated Azerbaijan's cabbage imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 85.6% of total imports, with other countries comprising the residual share.

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

World map of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021