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Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The European market for fresh cauliflowers and broccoli saw its volume decline from 2 759 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 2 044 thousand tonnes in 2022, with a notable contraction to 2 294 thousand tonnes in 2020 followed by a partial rebound in 2021. Production and trade flows varied throughout this period.

In 2023, the market volume fell to 1 921 thousand tonnes. This reduction was driven by severe weather, including Storm Ciaran, which caused crop losses and slowed growth in major producing areas like Brittany. At the same time, delayed plantings and irrigation concerns in Spain, a key supplier, constrained overall European supply despite strong demand.

Climatic factors continued to shape the market in 2024, with water shortages in Spain prolonging production stresses and affecting harvest timing. These conditions influenced trade patterns, with France diversifying its export destinations while relying heavily on Spanish imports.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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 Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Europe's production of cauliflowers and broccoli increased after a two-year decline. In 2020, Europe produced 2 451 K t, which is 2.5% higher than in 2019. The minimum production volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 390 K t, with the largest decline of 2.9% occurring that year. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 2.7%, representing an annualized decline rate of 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.3%)	(2.9%)	2.5%	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Europe's production value of cauliflowers and broccoli increased after a two-year reduction. In 2020, the output was valued at 53 393 M $ US, marking an 18.1% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 45 202 M $ US, with the largest decline of 21.4% occurring in 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 8.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.4%)	(1.0%)	18.1%	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2019, exports reached their lowest point at 154.2 K t, with the largest decline of 28.0% recorded in 2018. By 2020, exports surged to 654.1 K t, representing a 324.2% year-on-year increase. From the low in 2019 to the high in 2020, export volumes varied by 4.2 times.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.0%)	(22.6%)	324.2%	33.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of cauliflowers and broccoli from Europe were Switzerland (accounting for 2.0% of exports in kind), Norway (1.5%), and the United Arab Emirates (0.8%). Together, these three markets comprised 4.4% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Europe's export value of cauliflowers and broccoli increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 914.6 M $ US, representing a 13.8% year-on-year advance. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 19.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	3.4%	13.8%	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Europe's exports in value terms were Switzerland, Norway, and the United Arab Emirates. Together, they accounted for 6.2% 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 Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe imported 497.7 K t of cauliflowers and broccoli in 2020, representing a 13.9% advance compared to the previous year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 436.9 K t, with the largest decline of 11.9% occurring that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 12.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.7%	(11.9%)	13.9%	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading suppliers of cauliflowers and broccoli to Europe were Iran (accounting for 0.9% of imports in kind), Kenya (0.9%), and China (0.6%). Their combined share reached 2.4% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Europe's import value of cauliflowers and broccoli increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 846.5 M $ US, indicating a substantial rise of 10.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 16.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.2%	3.4%	10.1%	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the core group of markets for Europe's imports in value terms consisted of Kenya (accounting for 3.0% of imports in value terms), Iran (0.9%), and China (0.7%). Together, they represented 4.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io