Cabbages market in Northern Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The cabbage market volume in Northern Africa demonstrated consistent growth from 633.5 thousand metric tons in 2018 to 795.5 thousand metric tons in 2023. This expansion was driven by a steady rise in domestic production, which increased from 647.9 to 839.4 thousand metric tons over the same period. While exports more than doubled, reducing net domestic availability, the overall market size continued to climb.

A contraction occurred in 2020, with the market volume falling to 680.5 thousand metric tons, before a robust recovery in 2021. The market value exhibited sharper swings, notably surging in 2021 due to higher unit values before moderating. By 2023, price stability for cabbage and cauliflower at the Casablanca wholesale market supported steady local consumption, coinciding with a 6.9% increase in market volume that year.

Production cabbages in Northern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

In 2019, Northern Africa produced 725.5 thousand tons of cabbages, marking the highest output in the period from 2017 to 2020. The following year, in 2020, production declined to 700.5 thousand tons, representing a modest decrease of 3.4% compared to 2019. Over the entire four-year span, production grew by 5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 647.9 thousand tons, while the most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, when output surged by 12.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, the value of cabbage production in Northern Africa experienced a downturn. In 2019, production reached its peak at 365.6 million US dollars, but in 2020, it fell to 324.5 million US dollars, reflecting a substantial decline of 11.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the overall value of production decreased by 5.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.0%. The largest increase in value was recorded in 2019, with a rise of 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports cabbages from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, t

Exports of cabbages from Northern Africa have been on an upward trajectory for three consecutive years. In 2020, export volumes reached 20,259 tons, showing a year-on-year increase of 10.5%. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew significantly by 46.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Mauritania and the Netherlands were the primary destinations for cabbage exports from Northern Africa, accounting for the majority of shipments in volume terms. Other markets played a relatively minor role in the export structure during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of cabbage exports from Northern Africa has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 9,385 thousand US dollars, indicating a slight increase of 1.6% compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, export values increased by 31.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands and Mauritania dominated the export market in value terms, together accounting for 83.6% of total cabbage exports from Northern Africa. The remaining share was distributed among a diverse range of other countries.

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

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

Imports cabbages to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, t

Cabbage imports into Northern Africa have increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports totaled 244 tons, up by 6.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import volumes surged by 205.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 45.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, cabbage imports into Northern Africa in volume terms were spread across numerous countries. Spain, Poland, and France were the top three sources, but together they accounted for only 34.0% of total imports, with Spain at 16.2%, Poland at 9.5%, and France at 8.3%.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market for cabbage imports into Northern Africa showed considerable volatility from 2017 to 2020. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with the peak value being 2.4 times higher than the trough. In 2019, imports hit a maximum of 173 thousand US dollars, but in 2020, they declined to 151 thousand US dollars, marking a robust decrease of 12.8% from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a surge of 77.6%.

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

During the period from 2017 to 2020, cabbage imports into Northern Africa in value terms were distributed across a wide array of markets. Spain, France, and Poland were the leading sources, but together they represented only 38.5% of total imports, with Spain contributing 17.3%, France 13.7%, and Poland 7.6%.

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

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