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Cabbages market in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Latin America and the Caribbean" region includes following countries:

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

After a period of modest economic recovery in 2018 supported the regional agricultural market, the cabbage market in Latin America and the Caribbean began to contract. Increasing poverty and inequality in 2019 reduced domestic purchasing power and demand, contributing to a decline in market size from 873 thousand tons to 810 thousand tons, with the downward trend continuing into 2020.

From 2021 onward, the regional push for agricultural biotechnology and precision agriculture aimed at modernizing and making farming more sustainable enhanced productivity and export competitiveness. This supported steady growth in cabbage production but also fueled a significant rise in exports, which further reduced the domestic market volume to 724 thousand tons in 2021 and a low of 640 thousand tons in 2022.

In 2023, despite persistent structural challenges such as inequality and low economic growth, the market recovered to 800 thousand tons, primarily due to a sharp reduction in export volumes alongside stable production. By 2024, the ongoing digitization of agribusiness and strengthened regional cooperation, notably led by Brazil, were associated with a major surge in import volumes, indicating a shift in trade dynamics.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Latin America and the Caribbean
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Latin America and the Caribbean

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following two years of decline, cabbage production in Latin America and the Caribbean saw an increase. In 2020, the region produced 941 thousand tonnes of cabbages, representing a modest year-over-year rise of 1.0%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 13.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 932 thousand tonnes, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 11.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.5%)	(2.9%)	1.0%	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Cabbage production value in Latin America and the Caribbean declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1 002 million US dollars, showing a moderate year-over-year decrease of 4.0%. Between 2017 and 2020, production value fell by 5.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.2%)	(0.2%)	(4.0%)	(1.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cabbages from Latin America and the Caribbean

Exports in kind, K t

Cabbage export volumes from Latin America and the Caribbean increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 172.4 thousand tonnes, marking a substantial gain of 25.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 41.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 12.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 106.8 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 12.6%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 28.4% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.6%)	28.4%	25.7%	12.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and Canada consistently served as the primary markets for cabbage exports in volume terms, together accounting for 63.9% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cabbage export values from Latin America and the Caribbean rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 183.5 million US dollars, reflecting a strong year-over-year increase of 19.6%. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values grew by 54%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 116.3 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 2.4%. The most notable increase occurred in 2019 with a 32.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.4%)	32.0%	19.6%	15.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States dominated the export partner structure in value terms, consistently accounting for 91.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cabbages to Latin America and the Caribbean

Imports in kind, K t

The import market demonstrated volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, showing a two-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Latin America and the Caribbean imported a total of cabbages, representing a 35.0% increase compared to the previous year. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 23.4%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018 with a 90.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	90.7%	(23.4%)	35.0%	25.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States clearly led the country structure of cabbage imports in volume terms, accounting for 8.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, cabbage import values in Latin America and the Caribbean declined. In 2020, imports totaled 19.1 million US dollars, showing an abrupt decrease of 26.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import values increased by 7.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.6%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 25.8 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with a 27.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.7%	14.3%	(26.1%)	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United States (49.2% of import value), Canada (1.4%), and the Netherlands (1.0%) formed the main group of sources for cabbage imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value terms, together accounting for 51.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io