Cabbages market in Bangladesh

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, cabbage production in Bangladesh rose from 321.7 thousand tons to 331.0 thousand tons, with market volume expanding similarly. This growth was supported by the spread of off-season cultivation, which made winter vegetables like cabbage available year-round and helped meet rising consumer demand. Reports noted that despite supply shortages ahead of the winter season, strong demand and higher prices encouraged farmers to maintain output.

The market saw a sharp jump in 2020, with production reaching 384.3 thousand tons and market volume climbing to 383.8 thousand tons. The COVID-19 lockdown disrupted supply chains, but steady demand for essential vegetables likely prompted local growers to ramp up production. In the following year, increased off-season cultivation led to a larger supply, which pushed retail prices down and enabled a rise in exports. Consequently, even though production dipped slightly to 380.3 thousand tons, the domestic market volume fell to 371.6 thousand tons as more cabbage was shipped abroad.

Production rebounded to 395.0 thousand tons in 2022, and market volume grew to 389.6 thousand tons. Seasonal temperature drops and regional supply improvements, along with short-term festival demand during Lakshmi Puja, supported this recovery. The upward trend continued in 2023, with production hitting 422.3 thousand tons and market volume reaching 420.2 thousand tons, marking a steady expansion of the cabbage sector.

Production cabbages in Bangladesh

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Bangladesh ranked 25th globally in cabbage production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

Cabbage production in Bangladesh increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 384.3 thousand tonnes of cabbages, marking a 16.1% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 23.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bangladesh in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports cabbages from Bangladesh

Exports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with an 11.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Bangladesh exported 472.4 tonnes of cabbages, a significant increase of 779.5% from the previous year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 53.7 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 83.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bangladesh in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore were the main buyers of cabbages from Bangladesh, accounting for 60.0%, 17.3%, and 16.1% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 93.5% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Bangladesh in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest value occurred in 2018, while the highest was in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 8.7 times. In 2020, cabbage exports from Bangladesh were valued at 152.0 thousand US dollars, representing a 55.8% increase year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 52.2 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 88.4%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, rising by 87.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bangladesh in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Malaysia, Singapore, and Kuwait formed the key group of partners for cabbage exports from Bangladesh in value terms, accounting for 65.2%, 11.6%, and 11.1% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 87.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Bangladesh in value, 2017-2020

Imports cabbages to Bangladesh

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Bangladesh imported 5.2 tonnes of cabbages, a 72.0% decrease from the previous year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 18.4 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 292.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bangladesh in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China was the dominant market for imports in kind, accounting for 78.3% of total flows, while other countries together made up the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Bangladesh in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. A 5.5-fold variation was recorded between the minimum in 2020 and the maximum in 2019. In 2020, cabbage imports to Bangladesh amounted to 2.3 thousand US dollars, representing an intense fall of 82.0% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 12.7 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 55.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bangladesh in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of imports in value terms was marked by the predominance of China, which absorbed 83.7% of total flows, alongside a large number of minor partners.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Bangladesh in value, 2017-2020