Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Vietnam

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh cauliflowers and broccoli in Vietnam demonstrated a pronounced growth trend from 2018 to 2023, rising from 140.5 thousand tons to 182.0 thousand tons. This overall increase of approximately 30% was interrupted only by a minor contraction in 2019, when volume dipped to 137.2 thousand tons.

A period of accelerated expansion followed, with the market volume climbing by over 13% in 2021 alone, adding more than 20 thousand tons to the total. This strong growth phase established a significantly larger market base, which continued to expand in the following years.

The market growth stabilized after 2021, with consistent annual increases that brought the total volume to 182.0 thousand tons by 2023. The latter part of the period confirmed the establishment of a higher consumption level for these vegetables in Vietnam.

Production cauliflowers and broccoli in Vietnam

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Vietnam was one of the world's leading producers of cauliflowers and broccoli from 2017 to 2020, ranking 17th globally by production volume.

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Vietnam produced 155.1 thousand tons of cauliflowers and broccoli, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 11.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The only decline during this time occurred in 2019, with a slight drop of 0.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Vietnam's cauliflowers and broccoli production value rose for the second consecutive year in 2020. The output was valued at 232.6 million US dollars, reflecting a dramatic increase of 32.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, the production value increased by 33.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 10.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 166.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.7% during this period.

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

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Vietnam

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The export market for cauliflowers and broccoli from Vietnam showed considerable volatility from 2017 to 2020. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 1 880 tons and peaked in 2020 at 5 885 tons, representing a 3.1-fold increase between these years. In 2020, exports grew by 9.0% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 40.6%, while the most significant increase was in 2019, surging by 187.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli in volume terms were heavily concentrated, with Asia, not elsewhere specified, accounting for 99.7% of total shipments.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The export value of cauliflowers and broccoli from Vietnam experienced high volatility during the 2017–2020 period. It hit a low in 2018 at 2 230 thousand US dollars and rose to a peak in 2020 at 8 828 thousand US dollars, varying by four times between these years. In 2020, the export value increased dramatically by 30.0% compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 45.1%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019, jumping by 204.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Vietnam's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli in value terms were almost entirely directed to Asia, not elsewhere specified, which absorbed 99.7% of total export value.

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

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

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to Vietnam

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Vietnam's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli in volume terms displayed irregular changes, indicating a volatile market from 2017 to 2020. Imports were at their lowest in 2018 at 1 956 tons and peaked in 2017, showing a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 658 tons, down by 20.4% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 48.1%, while the most significant increase was in 2019, rising by 70.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure for cauliflowers and broccoli in Vietnam was highly concentrated, with China alone responsible for 99.0% of total imports in volume terms.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import value of cauliflowers and broccoli into Vietnam showed an unstable trend over the 2017–2020 period. It reached its lowest point in 2018 at 2 518 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2017, varying by 1.9 times between these years. In 2020, imports were recorded at 4 013 thousand US dollars, representing a decrease of 10.6% from the year before. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 48.3%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, growing by 78.3%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, China was by far the main source for Vietnam's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli in value terms, accounting for 98.9% of total import flows.

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

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