Cabbages market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The cabbage market in Finland showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. Market volume expanded sharply by 24% in 2019, reaching 36 800 t, largely due to a surge in imports to 11 400 t. This growth was reversed over the next two years, with the market contracting by 14% in 2020 and another 14% in 2021 to a low of 27 200 t, coinciding with a significant drop in domestic production to 21 450 t in 2021.

A robust production rebound to 28 250 t in 2022 drove market volume up by 24% to 33 700 t. However, 2023 saw an 11% decline to 30 100 t as production eased to 25 380 t. Throughout this period, import levels stabilized between 5 400 t and 5 900 t annually after 2020.

In 2024, the market environment is affected by broader economic forces and shifting consumer preferences. Weakening consumer purchasing power and high costs are shaping food choices, which may increase demand for affordable staples like cabbage. At the same time, slowing inflation is revitalizing food market activity, while growing environmental awareness and a focus on sustainability in food trends are influencing consumption patterns.

Production cabbages in Finland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

Finland's cabbage production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 25 940 tonnes of cabbages, marking a modest 2.1% gain compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 23 300 tonnes, which represented the largest decline of 11.1% during the period. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 9.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports cabbages from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility throughout the observed period. Cabbage exports from Finland reached their lowest point in 2019 at just 1 tonne, then peaked in 2020 at 43 tonnes - representing a dramatic 35-fold increase. The 2020 volume marked a substantial rise of 3,415.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 84.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Finland's cabbage exports were predominantly directed toward Estonia, which accounted for 96.7% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend during the timeframe. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2018 at 28 thousand US dollars, then climbed to their maximum in 2020 at 85 thousand US dollars - representing a 3.1-fold increase. The 2020 value showed an 85.2% year-over-year growth. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 41.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Estonia clearly dominated as the primary buyer of Finnish cabbages, accounting for 94.9% of total export value.

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

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

Imports cabbages to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import volumes reached their peak in 2019 at 11 400 tonnes, then declined to their lowest point in 2020 at 5 681 tonnes - representing a 2-fold decrease. The 2020 volume marked a 50.2% drop compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 80.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain (49.0% of import volume), the Netherlands (18.1%), and Hungary (15.4%) consistently held leading positions in Finland's cabbage import structure, jointly accounting for 82.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Finland's cabbage imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 11 179 thousand US dollars worth of cabbages, representing a 0.8% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 2.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 0.9%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 12 417 thousand US dollars, which also marked the largest increase of 8.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 9.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (52.6% of import value), the Netherlands (18.0%), and Hungary (10.8%) remained the principal suppliers of cabbages to Finland, jointly accounting for 81.3% of total import value.

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

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