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Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Malta

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 cauliflowers and broccoli in Malta fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. It started at 6 026 tonnes in 2018, stabilized at 5 914 tonnes in 2019, and then rose to 6 275 tonnes in 2020. A three-year decline followed, with the market falling to 5 848 tonnes in 2021, 5 293 tonnes in 2022, and 5 178 tonnes in 2023.

In the latter part of the period, the market environment was shaped by several developments. Farmers markets in locations like Ta’ Qali and Kottonera emerged as important direct sales channels for seasonal local produce, supporting growers and affecting consumer access. Concurrently, the Malta Food Agency maintained regulatory oversight of the wholesale Pitkalija market, influencing distribution. Industry innovation was also visible, with producers adopting new growing techniques such as agrivoltaics, as showcased at AgriFair 2024.

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 Malta
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malta in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malta 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 Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malta 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malta 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malta 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 Malta

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

Malta's production of cauliflowers and broccoli has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 4,760 tonnes, which represents a 9.2% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 21.4%, translating to an average annual decline of 7.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malta in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.5%)	(3.3%)	(9.2%)	(7.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Malta

Exports in kind, t

In 2018, Malta's cross-border shipments of cauliflowers and broccoli reached 1 tonne, showing a significant increase of 20.0% over the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.0%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malta's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli in volume terms were highly concentrated, with Libya accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2018, Malta's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli in value terms amounted to 0.4 thousand US dollars, marking a decline of 23.6% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.6%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, exports in value terms were heavily focused on Libya, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to Malta

Imports in kind, t

Malta's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 1,515 tonnes, representing a sharp rise of 124.8% over 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports grew by 261.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 53.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.5%	11.2%	124.8%	53.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the core sources for Malta's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli in volume terms were Italy (54.1%), Spain (22.6%), and the Netherlands (22.5%), together accounting for 99.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. The lowest import value was recorded in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2019, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Malta's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli in value terms came to 746.1 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a strong decline of 22.6% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 963.4 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was observed in 2018 at 71.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	71.5%	7.6%	(22.6%)	12.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, Spain (39.6% of imports in value terms), the Netherlands (32.1%), and Italy (27.0%) consistently held leading positions in Malta's import structure, jointly accounting for 98.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io