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Cabbages market in Egypt

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Egyptian cabbage market saw strong growth in 2019, with volume rising 18% to 533.6 thousand tons from 450.9 thousand tons in 2018, before contracting to 473.3 thousand tons in 2020.

A steady recovery began from 2021, when market volume reached 482.0 thousand tons. That year, escalating environmental concerns due to climate changes—including frost waves and unseasonal heat—affected cabbage availability and posed a threat to the stuffed cabbage segment, likely tempering the pace of growth. The expansion continued, reaching 495.7 thousand tons in 2022 and accelerating to 561.6 thousand tons in 2023.

In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, culminating at $974.9 million in 2023, significantly above the $825.2 million recorded in 2018.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Egypt
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cabbages in Egypt

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Egypt ranked 20th globally in cabbage production between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Egypt produced 473.3 K t of cabbages, marking an 11.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 2.6%, averaging an annual decline of 0.9%. The lowest production was in 2018 at 451.6 K t, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 534.3 K t, representing an 18.3% increase from the prior year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.0%)	18.3%	(11.4%)	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cabbages from Egypt

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Egypt's cabbage export volume rebounded in 2020, reaching 838 t—a significant 23.2% rise compared to 2019. However, from 2017 to 2020, exports overall decreased by 28.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.6%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 680 t, and the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 40.0% decline.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.0%)	(3.5%)	23.2%	(10.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (34.3% of exports in kind), Saudi Arabia (11.4%), and Mauritius (7.0%) were the primary buyers of Egyptian cabbages, collectively accounting for 52.7% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year downturn, Egypt's cabbage exports in value terms increased in 2020, totaling 1 132 K US dollars—a modest 0.9% gain from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, export value declined by 26.8%, with a CAGR of -9.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 122 K US dollars, and the largest decrease was in 2018 at 16.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.6%)	(13.0%)	0.9%	(9.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands (38.3% of exports in value), Saudi Arabia (11.3%), and Mauritius (8.1%) were the leading destinations for Egyptian cabbage exports in value terms, together making up 57.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cabbages to Egypt

Imports in kind, t

The import market for cabbages in Egypt showed volatility from 2017 to 2020. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 937-fold difference between these years. In 2019, imports amounted to 9 t, a 53.5% decrease year-over-year. The highest volume was in 2018 at 20 t, following a dramatic 93 623.1% surge that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	93 623.1%	(53.5%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain was the dominant source for cabbage imports in kind, representing 0.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Egypt's cabbage import market experienced notable fluctuations during the 2017-2020 period. Import values reached their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1 067-fold difference. In 2019, imports stood at 8 K US dollars, showing a sharp 56.4% drop from 2018. The maximum value was in 2018 at 18 K US dollars, after an extraordinary 106 628.6% increase that year.

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