Cabbages market in Eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The cabbage market in Eastern Asia remained around 40 million tons annually from 2018 to 2020. In 2019, the development of disease-resistant varieties like 'Altos' and 'Basto' facilitated increased exports to Europe, which contributed to a slight contraction in domestic market volume. The following year, adverse weather conditions impacted local harvests, prompting a surge in imports to meet demand and expanding the market size to over 40.4 million tons.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 disrupted supply chains, reducing import volumes and further tightening domestic availability. Subsequent years saw continued supply shortages due to weather anomalies and reduced shipments from major growing regions, leading to a gradual decline in market volume to 39.8 million tons by 2023. These production challenges were accompanied by significant price volatility, with market value peaking in 2021 before falling sharply as volumes shrank.

Production cabbages in Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

In Eastern Asia, cabbage production reached 40 965 thousand tonnes in 2020, marking a 2.1% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 0.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The output value of cabbages in Eastern Asia was 24 332 million US dollars in 2020, showing a modest 6.0% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 20.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 14.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports cabbages from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, cross-border shipments of cabbages from Eastern Asia totaled 1 044 thousand tonnes, representing a 6.2% year-over-year decline. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 12.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 915 thousand tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 1 113 thousand tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 21.6% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand were the main destinations for cabbage exports from Eastern Asia, together absorbing 58.8% of total exports in kind. Vietnam accounted for 27.6% of exports, Malaysia for 18.9%, and Thailand for 12.3%.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, cabbage shipments from Eastern Asia to abroad declined in 2020. Exports totaled 619.8 million US dollars, equivalent to a slight 2.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 30.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 636.7 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 21.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for cabbage exports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand jointly represented 47.2% of total flows, with Vietnam accounting for 23.1%, Malaysia for 14.9%, and Thailand for 9.1%. Many other countries accounted for the remaining 52.8%.

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

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

Imports cabbages to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decrease, Eastern Asia's volume of cabbage imports increased in 2020. Imports stood at 498 thousand tonnes, up by 26.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 2.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 392 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 15.7% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States held the leading position in cabbage imports to Eastern Asia in kind, with a share reaching 1.4%.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year contraction, cabbage import volumes in Eastern Asia increased in 2020. Imports came to 356.2 million US dollars, amounting to a strong 15.6% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 2.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 308.1 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Mexico, and Australia were the principal destinations for cabbage imports in value terms to Eastern Asia, jointly accounting for 8.3% of total flows. The United States represented 6.9% of imports, Mexico 0.8%, and Australia 0.6%.

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

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