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Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Iceland

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled cauliflower and broccoli in Iceland grew substantially from 535 t in 2018 to 1 047 t in 2023, an increase of 96%. This growth was not linear: after a rise to 696 t in 2019 and a slight dip to 665 t in 2020, the market expanded sharply to 1 079 t in 2021, peaked at 1 117 t in 2022, then moderated to 1 047 t in 2023.

Key developments during this period included a rise in domestic cauliflower production, which reached 123 t in 2023, adding to overall market supply. Additionally, shifts in the meat sector in 2023, where meat imports grew significantly while domestic meat sales declined, may have influenced consumer preferences, potentially boosting demand for vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli.

Imports remained the dominant component of market volume, staying above 900 t annually from 2021 onward. While market size data for 2024 and 2025 are not available, import volumes of 898 t in 2024 and 874 t in 2025 suggest continued strong reliance on foreign supply to meet Icelandic demand.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Iceland
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Iceland in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Iceland 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, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iceland in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iceland in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Iceland, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iceland in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iceland in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Iceland, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iceland in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iceland in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Iceland, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iceland in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iceland in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Iceland, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 Iceland

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Iceland's production of cauliflowers and broccoli has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 105.0 t, marking a 16.7% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production surged by 123.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 30.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Iceland in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	63.8%	16.9%	16.7%	30.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Iceland

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 0.2 t, while the highest was in 2021 at 1.0 t, representing a 4.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exports jumped sharply by 332.8% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 28.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iceland in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.3%)	(28.4%)	332.8%	36.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Greenland was the overwhelmingly dominant buyer of cauliflowers and broccoli from Iceland, accounting for 99.6% of total exports in volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Iceland in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The lowest export value was in 2020 at 1 K $ US, while the peak was in 2018, with a 2.7-fold gap between these years. In 2021, exports rose sharply to 1 K $ US, a 110.3% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, falling by 56.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iceland in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.8%)	(56.3%)	110.3%	(8.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, virtually all export value of cauliflowers and broccoli from Iceland was linked to Greenland, which held a 99.8% share of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Iceland in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to Iceland

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Iceland's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli reached 975.3 t, reflecting a 69.5% uptick compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 99.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 26.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a decrease of 7.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iceland in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.8%	(7.0%)	69.5%	26.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, two countries—Spain and the Netherlands—accounted for the majority of imports in volume of cauliflowers and broccoli to Iceland, while other markets played less significant roles individually.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Iceland in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Iceland's import value for cauliflowers and broccoli has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 1 478 K $ US, showing an 8.4% year-over-year rise. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 49.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iceland in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.4%	4.1%	8.4%	14.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain and the Netherlands together made up 82.7% of total import value, with other countries contributing to a more diversified but less significant portion.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Iceland in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io