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Cabbages market in the United Kingdom

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The UK cabbage market began the period at 253 thousand tonnes in 2018, influenced by Brexit-related supply chain complexities and a shift in consumer behavior toward online shopping and convenience. Market volume then contracted to 236.4 thousand tonnes in 2019, with its value falling sharply to $206.6 million.

A recovery to 260.7 thousand tonnes in volume and $250.8 million in value occurred in 2020, followed by a dip in volume to 243.9 thousand tonnes in 2021 even as market value rose to $280.9 million, indicating higher price levels.

From 2022, inflationary energy costs, a damaging pre-Christmas cold spell in the UK, and severe weather disrupting imports from Spain and Morocco squeezed supply, reducing market volume to 225.9 thousand tonnes. Continued shortages and transport challenges in 2023 kept volumes constrained at 227.9 thousand tonnes, leading to supermarket rationing, while the market's value declined to $257.2 million.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United Kingdom
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of cabbages, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cabbages, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, the United Kingdom produced 200.0 K t of cabbages, marking a 5.2% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 6.9%, with an average annual decline of 2.4%. The lowest production level was in 2019 at 192.3 K t, which saw the largest drop of 10.5%. In contrast, 2020 recorded the biggest increase at 9.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.5%)	9.8%	(5.2%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

The United Kingdom's cabbage production value rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, output was valued at 215.1 M $ US, showing a strong 15.6% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, however, production value decreased by 5.4%, averaging an annual decline of 1.8%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 146.2 M $ US, which experienced the largest fall of 35.7%. The biggest gain was in 2020 with a 27.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.7%)	27.3%	15.6%	(1.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cabbages from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, the United Kingdom exported 6 202 t of cabbages, a gradual 6.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 14.4%, averaging a 5.0% annual decline. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 5 815 t, which saw the largest drop of 42.1%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 10 050 t, recording the biggest increase of 38.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.8%	(42.1%)	6.6%	(5.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Malaysia were the leading destinations for the United Kingdom's cabbage exports in volume terms. Ireland accounted for 35.8% of exports, the Netherlands for 22.3%, and Malaysia for 19.5%, together making up 77.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, the United Kingdom's cabbage export value increased in 2021. Exports amounted to 6 671 K $ US, up 30.1% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value fell by 13%, with an average annual decrease of 4.5%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 5 128 K $ US, which experienced the largest drop of 32.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.3%)	(32.9%)	30.1%	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Malaysia were the top buyers of cabbages from the United Kingdom in value terms. Ireland represented 61.3% of exports, the Netherlands 15.4%, and Malaysia 4.9%, collectively forming 81.6% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cabbages to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, the United Kingdom's cabbage import volume declined in 2021. Imports totaled approximately 50 134 t, a gradual 9.6% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 10.3%, averaging a 3.3% annual rise. The highest volume was in 2020 at 55 473 t, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 19.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.2%	2.4%	(9.6%)	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal were the main suppliers of cabbages to the United Kingdom in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 41.7% of imports, Spain for 37.6%, and Portugal for 4.7%, together representing 83.9% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The United Kingdom's cabbage import value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 72 390 K $ US, up 3.8% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value rose by 26.4%, averaging an 8.1% annual increase.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.7%	2.6%	3.8%	8.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, the Netherlands, and Portugal were the key markets for the United Kingdom's cabbage imports in value terms, together accounting for 82.8% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io