Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The Indian market for fresh cauliflowers and broccoli saw a significant expansion in 2018, with market volume rising sharply due to robust domestic demand and increased production capacity. This growth momentum carried into 2019, supported by continued consumer interest, although at a more moderate pace. In 2020, the market stabilized with a slight dip, reflecting a normalization after the earlier surge.

From 2021 through 2023, both production and market volume continued to climb, reaching 10.3 million tonnes and 10.2 million tonnes respectively by 2023. The persistent upward trend was underpinned by long‑term structural factors such as urbanization, rising incomes, and greater health consciousness among Indian consumers, which collectively fueled consumption. By 2024, India remained the world’s largest consumer of cauliflowers and broccoli, with supply‑chain efficiency and climate resilience being ongoing focus areas for the industry.

Production cauliflowers and broccoli in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

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

Southern Asia's production of cauliflowers and broccoli declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2020, the region produced 9,480 thousand tonnes, marking a 1.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 9,646 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.6%.

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

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes showed significant fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market. The lowest point was in 2017, while the highest was in 2019, with a 2.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Southern Asia exported 97.3 thousand tonnes of cauliflowers and broccoli, a 15.5% drop from 2019. The maximum value of 115.2 thousand tonnes was recorded in 2019, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 100.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, and Qatar were the main buyers of Southern Asia's cauliflowers and broccoli, accounting for 37.0%, 19.2%, and 16.5% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 72.7% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The lowest point was in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2019, with a 3.5-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Southern Asia's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli amounted to 20,833 thousand US dollars, a sharp decline of 49.4% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was 41,172 thousand US dollars in 2019, and the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 125.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, and Qatar were the largest buyers in value terms, representing 37.0%, 20.2%, and 15.8% of exports, respectively. Combined, these three countries accounted for 73.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Import data revealed irregular patterns, indicating market instability. The lowest volume was in 2019, while the highest was in 2018, with a two-fold difference. In 2020, Southern Asia imported 0.8 thousand tonnes of cauliflowers and broccoli, a significant increase of 30.3% from the previous year. The minimum value was 0.6 thousand tonnes in 2019, and the maximum was 1.3 thousand tonnes in 2018. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 50.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 71.0%.

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

The import composition in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diverse, with the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, and Egypt accounting for 15.6%, 4.5%, and 2.9% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries made up only 22.9% of total imports, while the remaining 77.1% was distributed among a wide range of other sources.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Southern Asia's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli in value terms declined. In 2020, imports totaled 2,817 thousand US dollars, down 11.3% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 10.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.3%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 3,177 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 13.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, and Australia were the leading suppliers in value terms, representing 37.4%, 6.7%, and 6.3% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 50.5% of total import value.

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

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