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Cabbages market in SADC

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The cabbage market in SADC expanded from 1 128 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 503 thousand tons in 2023, showing steady growth despite supply chain challenges. State-owned initiatives such as leasing state farms and blended finance schemes supported the production sector, while consumer demand driven by preferences and income contributed to market expansion.

Supply chain issues including mold growth, poor transport, and temperature management posed challenges to cabbage quality and availability from 2020 onward. These factors contributed to a slight market dip in 2021, but strong demand helped drive recovery and growth in subsequent years.

By 2023, the market continued to grow with prices rising due to sustained consumer demand. In the first quarter of 2024, fresh produce market volumes for cabbages increased by 32.24% compared to Q1 2023, indicating further market expansion supported by demand and agricultural sector 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 SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC 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. 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 SADC

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

Cabbage production in SADC has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 1 442 thousand tonnes of cabbages were produced in SADC, representing an 11.3% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 31.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 9.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	14.7%	11.3%	9.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cabbages from SADC

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Import levels fluctuated dramatically, with a 6.8-fold difference between the low in 2020 and the high in 2019. In 2020, SADC exported 784 tonnes of cabbages, reflecting an 85.3% decrease from the previous year. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 329 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 15.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.7%)	15.3%	(85.3%)	(46.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom and Special Categories remained the primary destinations for cabbage exports in kind, together accounting for 4.7% 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 SADC in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, SADC exported 3 721 thousand US dollars worth of cabbages, down by 16.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 2.6%, equating to an annualized decline of 0.9%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 4 435 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 17.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.7%)	17.0%	(16.1%)	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, the United Kingdom (21.0% of exports by value), the Netherlands (2.7%), and Special Categories (1.9%) were the key partners for cabbage exports in value terms, collectively representing 25.5% 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 SADC in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cabbages to SADC

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, SADC imported 4 225 tonnes of cabbages, marking a significant decline of 16.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 28.5%, which corresponds to an annualized reduction of 10.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 044 tonnes, which saw the largest annual decline of 48.5%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest annual increase of 66.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(48.5%)	66.8%	(16.8%)	(10.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China (4.8% of imports in kind), Belgium (2.4%), and Egypt (1.9%) were the top contributors to cabbage imports in kind, jointly accounting for 9.2% 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 SADC in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, cabbage imports to SADC declined in 2020. Imports stood at 4 433 thousand US dollars, down by 9.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 36.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.8%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 4 893 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 29.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.5%	29.0%	(9.4%)	10.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, cabbage imports to SADC in value terms were widely distributed across partner countries. Belgium (20.1% of imports by value), China (8.4%), and Egypt (6.4%) together represented only 34.8% 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 SADC in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io