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Cauliflowers and broccoli market in China

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the production and market volume of cauliflowers and broccoli in China saw steady growth. This was primarily driven by the national Rural Revitalization Strategy launched in 2018, which promoted agricultural modernization and industrial upgrading. The push for digital agriculture, applying technologies like IoT and big data, aimed to enhance production efficiency and product quality. In 2020, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, government policies focused on stabilizing agricultural supply chains and supporting production, which helped maintain output.

Between 2021 and 2023, the market value in monetary terms rose significantly before a correction in 2023, while physical volume remained stable with a slight contraction. The enforcement of the RCEP trade agreement in 2022 facilitated export opportunities, which grew substantially. Concurrently, the market experienced increased competition and innovation, with companies enhancing cold chain logistics and post-harvest technologies to meet rising consumer demand for high-quality and health-oriented products like 'fruitified' broccoli. The industry also saw the emergence of new segments such as broccoli sprout extracts and powders for cosmetics and functional foods, alongside growth in the specialized seed market.

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 China
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in China 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 cauliflowers and broccoli in China

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

China was the world's leading producer of cauliflowers and broccoli from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

China's production of cauliflowers and broccoli grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 9 866 K t, marking a 0.8% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 3.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.3%	1.0%	0.8%	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

China's production value for cauliflowers and broccoli increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 9 661 M $ US, showing a strong 14.6% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 16.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 979 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 3.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.9%)	5.6%	14.6%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from China

Exports in kind, t

China's export volumes of cauliflowers and broccoli rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 98 112 t, up 4.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 12.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.9%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 86 282 t, which experienced the largest decline of 1.3%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 8.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.3%)	8.5%	4.8%	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand were the top destinations for China's cauliflower and broccoli exports by volume. Malaysia accounted for 45.3% of exports, Vietnam for 21.4%, and Thailand for 14.9%, together making up 81.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

China's export value for cauliflowers and broccoli grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 96 072 K $ US, a strong 19.2% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value rose by 26.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.2%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 71 020 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 6.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.4%)	13.5%	19.2%	8.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Hong Kong were the key markets for China's cauliflower and broccoli exports by value. Malaysia represented 43.2% of exports, Vietnam 19.0%, and Hong Kong 16.7%, collectively accounting for 79.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to China

Imports in kind, t

In 2018, China's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli were 3 t, a 42.0% decrease from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.0%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China's import structure for cauliflowers and broccoli by volume was highly concentrated, with the United States alone making up 96.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2018, China imported 8 K $ US worth of cauliflowers and broccoli, a 42.9% drop compared to the year before.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.9%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China's import dependence on the United States was significant, as this market accounted for 98.3% of total cauliflower and broccoli import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io