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Cabbages market in Thailand

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The cabbage market in Thailand opened the period at 381 thousand tonnes in 2018. It then contracted sharply to 263.7 thousand tonnes in 2019, a drop driven by intense competition in the FMCG and retail sector coupled with shifts in urban consumer behavior that reduced fresh vegetable consumption. The market rebounded strongly in 2020, reaching 400.4 thousand tonnes, as a stronger Thai baht made imported cabbage more affordable, leading to a significant increase in import volumes.

Growth stabilized in 2021 at 403.1 thousand tonnes, with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and a sluggish recovery in international tourism continuing to weigh on demand. The market saw a slight decrease to 389.9 thousand tonnes in 2022 before expanding again to 422.7 thousand tonnes in 2023.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Thailand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Thailand 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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Thailand 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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Thailand 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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Thailand 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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 Thailand

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand ranked 28th globally in cabbage production.

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Thailand produced 270.0 K t of cabbages, showing little change from the previous year. The lowest production was recorded in 2019 at 270.0 K t, while the highest was in 2018 at 278.9 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 3.2% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 2.8% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	(3.2%)	-	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Thailand's cabbage production value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 116.5 M $ US, down by 12.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 43.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 17.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.4%)	(27.4%)	(12.6%)	(17.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cabbages from Thailand

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Export volumes reached their highest point in 2017 and fell to their lowest in 2020, with a 5.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Thailand exported 1.4 K t of cabbages, a decrease of 79.5% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 121.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(62.9%)	121.1%	(79.5%)	(44.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Asia, not elsewhere specified, accounted for 73.4% of Thailand's total cabbage exports in volume, while the remaining exports were distributed among various smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market was characterized by volatility during these years. Export values peaked in 2017 and hit a low in 2020, with a 10.5-fold gap. In 2020, Thailand's cabbage export value was 583 K $ US, representing an 82.1% drop from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 65.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(68.0%)	65.8%	(82.1%)	(54.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Thailand's cabbage exports in value terms were Asia, not elsewhere specified (32.1% of exports), India (22.5%), and the United Arab Emirates (21.4%). Together, these three destinations accounted for 76.0% 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 Thailand in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cabbages to Thailand

Imports in kind, K t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import volumes varied significantly, with a peak in 2020 and a low in 2019, showing a 519-fold difference. In 2020, Thailand imported 0.3 K t of cabbages, a dramatic increase of 51 757.3% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.3 K t, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 99.8% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.6%)	(99.8%)	51 757.3%	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated Thailand's cabbage imports in volume, accounting for 78.2% of total flows, while the rest was shared among various smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import values reached a high in 2020 and a low in 2019, with a 204-fold variation. In 2020, Thailand's cabbage import value was 45 506 K $ US, indicating a sharp increase of 20 323.9% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 223 K $ US, and the largest decline was in 2019 with a 99.4% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.1%)	(99.4%)	20 323.9%	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China was the primary source for Thailand's cabbage imports in value terms, making up 72.7% of total imports, while other destinations played a much smaller role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io