Cabbages market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The North American cabbage market volume grew from 1 031 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 234 thousand tons in 2020. This expansion was primarily driven by an increase in cultivated area for brassicas, spurred by rising demand from the processing sector for fermented products like kimchi and pickles. Additionally, consumer preference for organic and natural foods supported market volume, while major companies introduced specialized varieties to enhance flavor and nutritional benefits.

Market volume contracted to 1 091 thousand tons in 2021 as global supply chain difficulties, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, affected availability and prices. Despite ongoing trends toward organic and convenient products, inflationary pressures and volatile input costs in 2022 constrained further growth. In 2023, persistent supply chain challenges contributed to a decline to 1 040 thousand tons, even as innovation continued with new product launches targeting health-conscious younger consumers.

Production cabbages in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

Northern America's cabbage production volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 1 245 thousand tonnes of cabbages, marking a 5.6% rise compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 061 thousand tonnes, which represented a 15.0% decline from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with production growing by 11.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Northern America's cabbage production value also rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, cabbage output was valued at 890.0 million US dollars, showing a 2.9% gain compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 797.2 million US dollars, which represented a 7.7% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with value rising by 8.6%.

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

Exports cabbages from Northern America

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Northern America's cabbage export volume remained stable year-on-year at 74.3 thousand tonnes, showing no change compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 21.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 85.6 thousand tonnes, which represented a 40.0% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with exports falling by 13.2%.

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

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Cabbage exports from Northern America declined in value for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value stood at 53.1 million US dollars, which was 2.6% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 25.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 64.3 million US dollars, which represented a 52.0% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with value dropping by 15.2%.

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

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

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

Imports cabbages to Northern America

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes for cabbages in Northern America showed significant volatility during this period. In 2020, imports reached 63.6 thousand tonnes, corresponding to a slight increase of 1.7% compared to 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 55.1 thousand tonnes, which represented a 93.4% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with imports rising by 13.5%. From 2017 to 2018, the market exhibited extreme fluctuations with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 15 times.

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

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, Mexico, China, and Spain were the key partners for cabbage imports in volume terms. Mexico accounted for 21.3% of imports, China for 1.9%, and Spain for 1.1%. Together, these three countries represented 24.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of gains, imported cabbage volumes in Northern America declined in value. In 2020, imports came to 330.7 million US dollars, showing a 2.8% decrease year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 6.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 340.2 million US dollars, which represented a 7.9% increase.

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

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, Mexico, Guatemala, and Spain formed the core of cabbage imports in value terms. Mexico accounted for 18.7% of imports, Guatemala for 0.7%, and Spain for 0.7%. Together, these three countries represented 20.1% of total import flows.

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

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