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Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Western Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Europe" region includes following countries:

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The Western European market for fresh cauliflowers and broccoli began the period with a significant contraction in 2019, as production in France – a key supplying region – entered a prolonged decline. This was partly offset by stable consumer demand in Germany, supported by modern recipes that kept these vegetables appealing. By 2020, variable climatic conditions across Europe affected harvest schedules, while Dutch producers focused on product innovation to tap into new market opportunities, leading to a stabilized market volume.

A rebound occurred in 2021, driven by a resurgence in French consumption fueled by culinary innovations like cauliflower semolina and shifts in eating habits during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this recovery was short-lived; in 2022 the market shrank again as the planted area for cauliflower in France continued to diminish, constraining supply despite growing German demand through online channels.

In 2023, the market expanded moderately despite severe climatic headwinds in France, where water shortages hurt yields and raised production costs. Tighter supply pushed prices upward across Europe, yet sustained demand – including for frozen vegetable options – helped lift overall volume. Meanwhile, Dutch production geared up for a substantial increase the following year.

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 Western Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Western Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

Western Europe's production of cauliflowers and broccoli has rebounded after two years of decline. In 2020, output reached 599.6 thousand tonnes, showing minimal change from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 7.1%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 2.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 597.6 thousand tonnes, when the largest annual decline of 4.4% occurred.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.1%)	(4.4%)	0.3%	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of cauliflowers and broccoli production in Western Europe stood at 1 492 million US dollars, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 30.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 19.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 146 million US dollars, which saw the steepest annual decline of 16.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.1%	(16.8%)	30.2%	6.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Western Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Western Europe's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli have grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, export volume reached 158.4 thousand tonnes, up by 9.4% compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 7.6%, averaging an annual decline of 2.6%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 103.1 thousand tonnes, which experienced the largest drop of 39.9%. This was followed by a substantial recovery in 2019 with a 40.5% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(39.9%)	40.5%	9.4%	(2.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Western Europe exported cauliflowers and broccoli to a wide range of markets. The top three destinations—the United Kingdom (8.2% of export volume), Italy (7.4%), and Czechia (5.6%)—collectively accounted for just 21.2% of total exports. The remaining 78.8% was distributed among numerous smaller markets, highlighting the region's diversified export base.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Western Europe's export earnings from cauliflowers and broccoli have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 208.8 million US dollars, increasing by 10.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 18.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 167.6 million US dollars, which saw a decline of 5.2%. This was followed by a rebound in 2019 with a 12.4% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.2%)	12.4%	10.8%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the value-based export structure for cauliflowers and broccoli from Western Europe was highly diversified. The top three markets—the United Kingdom (9.1% of export value), Italy (8.2%), and Spain (4.5%)—together made up only 21.9% of total exports. The vast majority, 78.1%, went to a variety of smaller partner countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to Western Europe

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Western Europe imported 193.6 thousand tonnes of cauliflowers and broccoli, an increase of 8.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 10.8%, averaging an annual rise of 3.5%. The peak import volume was in 2018 at 200.0 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest annual increase of 14.4%. This was followed by a decline of 10.8% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.4%	(10.8%)	8.5%	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (45.1% of import volume), Italy (14.3%), and Poland (1.1%) were the leading suppliers of cauliflowers and broccoli to Western Europe. Together, these three countries accounted for 60.5% of total imports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Western Europe's spending on cauliflowers and broccoli imports has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 306.5 million US dollars, a robust 21.6% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 20.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 245.2 million US dollars, which experienced a decline of 3.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.3%)	2.8%	21.6%	6.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Spain (48.7% of import value), Italy (15.2%), and Poland (0.8%) dominated the value-based imports of cauliflowers and broccoli to Western Europe. These three suppliers jointly accounted for 64.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io