Cabbages market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The cabbage market volume in Western Asia expanded steadily from 1 373 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 1 686 thousand tonnes in 2023, reflecting an overall growth of 22.8%. The most significant increase occurred in 2022 when the market size reached 1 698 thousand tonnes, driven by a surge in domestic production and higher imports. Years 2021 and 2023 saw minor adjustments of less than 1%, indicating market stabilization rather than decline.

In value terms, the market exhibited greater volatility, peaking at $1 318 million in 2019 before dropping to $913 million in 2021 due to lower production values and import prices. Recovery followed in 2022 and 2023, with the market value settling around $1 191 million. This fluctuation in dollar terms contrasts with the stable physical volume growth, suggesting changing price levels for cabbages in the region.

For 2024, available trade data shows imports of 199 thousand tonnes and exports of 24 thousand tonnes. The ongoing shift in consumer preferences towards healthy and functional foods, along with global supply chain adjustments and energy price effects, continue to influence the cabbage market in Western Asia.

Production cabbages in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

Cabbage production in Western Asia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 1 421 thousand tonnes of cabbages were produced in the region, marking a 2.1% year-over-year uptick. Production grew by 7.8% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 295 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline of 1.7% occurring that same year. In contrast, the largest increase of 7.5% was observed in 2019.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, cabbage production in Western Asia declined in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 182 million US dollars, showing a modest drop of 8.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 35.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 295 million US dollars, while the largest increase of 25.7% occurred in 2018.

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

Exports cabbages from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Exported cabbage volumes from Western Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 14.8 thousand tonnes, which is 1.4% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 50.5%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 20.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, cabbage exports from Western Asia in kind were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Russia accounted for 13.8% of exports, Germany for 5.3%, and the United Kingdom for 2.9%. Together, these three countries represented just 22.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Western Asia exported 12 338 thousand US dollars worth of cabbages in 2020, marking a strong drop of 11.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 37.6%, with an annualized decline rate of 14.5%. The largest decline of 31.3% was recorded in 2018, while the largest increase of 3.0% occurred in 2019.

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

An analysis of cabbage exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 shows a broad distribution across many markets. Russia accounted for 18.0% of exports, Germany for 7.4%, and the United Kingdom for 4.6%. Together, these three countries represented only 30.0% of total export flows, with the remaining 70.0% going to other partners.

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

World map of product's exports from Western Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports cabbages to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

The volume of cabbage imports into Western Asia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume amounted to 109.7 thousand tonnes, reflecting a 10.0% year-over-year advance. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 18.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Iran, China, and the Netherlands—together absorbed 75.4% of total cabbage imports in kind to Western Asia.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, foreign cabbage supplies to Western Asia stood at 30 100 thousand US dollars, down by 18.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 29.7%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 11.1%. The largest increase of 4.5% was recorded in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Iran, the Netherlands, and China—together absorbed 56.1% of total cabbage imports in value terms to Western Asia.

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

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