Cabbages market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the U.S. cabbage market expanded steadily, with production jumping 14% in 2019 to 1 009 thousand tons. This surge was driven by increased planting area and growing demand from processing industries like kimchi and pickle production. Market volume peaked at 1 364 thousand tons in 2020.

The market then entered a volatile phase: production dropped in 2021 but rebounded in 2022 to 998 thousand tons, supported by rising consumer preference for organic options and the introduction of new brassica varieties. However, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties pushed production down again in 2023 to 906 thousand tons. In 2024, cabbage imports fell by 8% while consumer purchases rose significantly, fueled by higher household incomes and regional preferences, alongside new product launches such as refrigerated organic shredded kimchi.

Production cabbages in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States ranked 9th globally in cabbage production.

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

Cabbage production in the United States increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 069 K t of cabbages, marking a gradual improvement of 6.0% from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 885 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 18.1%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 14.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Cabbage production in the United States increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 762 M $ US, up by 7.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 9.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 386 M $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 13.5%. The largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 17.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports cabbages from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

Cabbage exports from the United States declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 207.2 K t of cabbages, indicating a decrease of 3.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 7.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in kind was strongly focused on Canada, which accounted for 86.2% of total flows, while other partners made up the remaining volume.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year increase, the United States' cabbage export volume declined. In 2020, exports stood at 341.5 M $ US, equivalent to a small drop of 1.7% compared with 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 2.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 347.3 M $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Canada was the dominant market for exports in value terms, taking 88.6% of total flows, while other countries together accounted for the residual share.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports cabbages to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

Cabbage imports into the United States increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 501.8 K t, showing a measured gain of 6.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 22.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico was the dominant market for imports in kind, taking 82.5% of total flows, while other countries together accounted for the residual share.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Foreign cabbage supplies to the United States increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 504.1 M $ US, amounting to a strong rise of 17.5% over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 22.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 389.0 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 5.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico concentrated most of imports in value terms, taking 85.1% of total flows, with a fragmented tail of other markets.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020