Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh cauliflowers and broccoli in Western Asia grew from 584 thousand tons in 2018 to 695 thousand tons in 2023, peaking at 735 thousand tons in 2021. This expansion was primarily driven by rising consumer health consciousness, which increased demand for fresh vegetables as part of plant-based diets. The market value followed a similar trajectory, reaching over 1 billion US dollars in 2022.

Climate change and unpredictable weather patterns periodically affected agricultural supply, contributing to the volume contraction in 2022. Concurrently, the growth of the frozen vegetable segment, spurred by demand for convenience, influenced the overall fresh market dynamics. Supply chain disruptions and fluctuations in import and export prices added volatility, reflecting the region's integration with major Asia-Pacific producers like China and India.

Production cauliflowers and broccoli in Western 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

Western Asia's production of cauliflowers and broccoli has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 567.6 thousand tonnes, maintaining a stable level compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 11.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, the value of cauliflowers and broccoli production in Western Asia fell in 2020. Output was valued at 717.8 million US dollars, a significant drop of 24.9% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 19%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 955.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 32.4%.

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

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Western Asia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Western Asia's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli rebounded in 2020. Export volume reached 11 951 tonnes, a sharp increase of 44.9% from 2019. However, from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 44.4%, averaging an annual decline of 17.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 250 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual drop of 39.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia, Belarus, and Romania were notable but not dominant buyers of cauliflowers and broccoli from Western Asia. Russia accounted for 5.1% of export volume, Belarus for 1.8%, and Romania for 0.8%. Together, they represented 7.7% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of decline, the value of cauliflowers and broccoli exports from Western Asia increased in 2020. Exports totaled 15 113 thousand US dollars, a modest rise of 8.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 40.8%, with a compound annual decline of 16.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 13 899 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual decrease occurred in 2018 at 28.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for export value was balanced rather than concentrated. Russia accounted for 6.0% of export value, Belarus for 3.5%, and Afghanistan for 2.3%. These three countries together represented 11.7% of total flows, with many other countries making up the remaining 88.3%.

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

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

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to Western Asia

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of cauliflowers and broccoli in Western Asia showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 71 485 tonnes, a drop of 12.4% from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 81 558 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 85.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iran, Spain, and the Netherlands were the leading sources for cauliflowers and broccoli imports into Western Asia. Iran accounted for 42.5% of import volume, Spain for 14.3%, and the Netherlands for 2.6%. Together, they represented 59.4% of total import flows in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, the value of cauliflowers and broccoli imports into Western Asia declined in 2020. Imports were recorded at 55 748 thousand US dollars, a moderate decrease of 6.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 11.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.6%. The peak value was in 2019 at 59 850 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 19.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain, Iran, and the Netherlands formed the main group of sources for cauliflowers and broccoli imports into Western Asia in value terms. Spain accounted for 35.6% of import value, Iran for 19.3%, and the Netherlands for 6.1%. Their combined share was 61.0% of total import flows.

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

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