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Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Germany

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh cauliflowers and broccoli in Germany grew from 186.7 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 197.7 thousand tonnes by 2021. This upward trend was supported by improving market conditions noted in 2019 and a shift in consumer preferences, as these vegetables became the most popular cabbage varieties among German shoppers by 2020.

A sharp expansion to 222.7 thousand tonnes occurred in 2022. This surge was driven by strong growth in organic cauliflower cultivation, which increased supply, and a broader consumer trend towards healthy, nutritious foods that boosted overall demand.

In 2023, the market volume decreased to 201.7 thousand tonnes, coinciding with a stabilization in demand for organic cabbage, particularly organic cauliflower, after the previous period of rapid growth.

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 Germany
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Germany 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 Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany 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 Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany 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 Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany 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 Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany 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 Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany 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 Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany 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 Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany 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 Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany 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 Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany 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 Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany 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 Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany 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 Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany 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 Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany ranked 19th globally in the production of cauliflowers and broccoli.

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Germany produced 122.7 K t of cauliflowers and broccoli, marking a 4.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 7.5%, which translates to an annualized decline of 2.5%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, at 4.9%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 1.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.9%)	1.6%	(4.3%)	(2.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Cauliflower and broccoli production in Germany grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 148.5 M $ US, showing a strong increase of 17.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 38.7%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 11.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.8%	4.9%	17.2%	11.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Exports of cauliflowers and broccoli from Germany fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 11 537 t, representing a 19.7% decline from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 11.4%, with an annualized rate of 3.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 15 660 t, which also saw the largest increase of 20.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.3%	(8.3%)	(19.7%)	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports of cauliflowers and broccoli from Germany were relatively evenly distributed. Italy accounted for 17.0% of exports in kind, Czechia for 15.8%, and the Netherlands for 11.2%, together making up 44.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cauliflower and broccoli exports from Germany declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 14.0 M $ US, showing a slight decrease of 1.7% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 32.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.9%. The peak value was in 2018 at 15.0 M $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 42.7%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	42.7%	(5.3%)	(1.7%)	9.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Austria, and Czechia were the top buyers of cauliflowers and broccoli from Germany in value terms, with shares of 18.4%, 13.9%, and 9.5%, respectively. However, their combined contribution was only 41.7% of total exports, indicating a diversified country structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to Germany

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, imports of cauliflowers and broccoli into Germany increased. In 2020, imports totaled 81 176 t, up 9.7% from 2019. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 73 983 t, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 5.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.2%)	(3.0%)	9.7%	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Italy, and Spain were the main sources for imports of cauliflowers and broccoli into Germany in kind. France accounted for 37.0%, Italy for 27.7%, and Spain for 26.0%, together representing 90.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, imports of cauliflowers and broccoli into Germany amounted to 101.6 M $ US, reflecting a sharp rise of 30.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 33.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.0%	(2.9%)	30.7%	10.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Spain, and Italy remained the leading suppliers of cauliflowers and broccoli to Germany in value terms. France held 35.1%, Spain 27.7%, and Italy 27.5%, jointly accounting for 90.3% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io