Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Indonesia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh cauliflowers and broccoli in Indonesia expanded significantly from 2018 to 2020, with production rising by over 34% to 204.2 thousand tons. This growth was primarily driven by increasing consumer demand for broccoli, particularly in modern retail channels which reported annual growth of 15-20%, and by agricultural adaptation that allowed broccoli cultivation to extend into lowland areas to meet rising demand.

After peaking in 2020, the market volume stabilized in 2021 and then contracted over the next two years, falling by 13% to 178.2 thousand tons by 2023. During this period, efforts were made to strengthen broccoli production through the development of climate-resilient varieties and extensive training programs for farmers, aimed at improving yields and agribusiness skills.

In later years, new vegetable varieties like caulilini emerged as market trends, while consumer attention to the nutritional content of broccoli and cauliflower remained high. Concurrently, import volumes grew steadily, reaching 6.1 thousand tons in 2025, indicating sustained demand amid evolving market preferences.

Production cauliflowers and broccoli in Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia ranked 14th globally in production volume for cauliflowers and broccoli.

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2018-2021

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

After two years of growth, Indonesia's production of cauliflowers and broccoli declined. In 2021, the country produced 203.4 thousand tons, showing minimal change from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 33.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 10.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 204.2 thousand tons, with the largest year-on-year increase occurring in 2019 at 20.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Indonesia

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 5.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, cauliflowers and broccoli exports from Indonesia totaled 31 tons, marking a dramatic 64.7% drop from 2020. The highest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 88 tons, with the largest year-on-year increase also occurring that year at 201.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Malaysia, Singapore, and the United States emerged as the primary markets for Indonesia's cauliflowers and broccoli exports in volume terms. Malaysia accounted for 32.6% of exports, Singapore for 25.1%, and the United States for 21.4%. Together, these three countries represented 79.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Export values hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, showing an 8.4-fold swing. In 2021, cauliflowers and broccoli exports from Indonesia amounted to 11 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp year-on-year decrease of 86.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2020 at 84 thousand US dollars. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2020 at 739.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, two key markets—the United States and Singapore—dominated Indonesia's cauliflowers and broccoli exports in value terms, together accounting for 80.2% of total exports. The remaining share was distributed among a wide range of other countries.

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

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

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to Indonesia

Imports in kind, t

Indonesia's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 1 376 tons, representing a 2.2% decrease from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 44.6%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 17.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, China was the nearly exclusive supplier of cauliflowers and broccoli to Indonesia, accounting for 98.6% of total imports in volume terms.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Indonesia's cauliflowers and broccoli imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 2 644 thousand US dollars, up by 1.1% from 2020. However, between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 18.2%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 6.5%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 2 289 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year decline that year at 29.1%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2020 at 14.3%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Indonesia's cauliflowers and broccoli imports in value terms remained heavily concentrated on China, which accounted for 96.4% of total import flows.

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

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