Edible brassicas market in Cyprus

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled edible brassicas in Cyprus experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2021. Market volume grew from 5 540 metric tons in 2018 to a peak of 6 149 metric tons in 2021, supported by a rise in domestic production to 5 470 metric tons that year. Imports consistently increased throughout this period, reaching 679 metric tons in 2021, indicating a growing supplementary source of supply alongside local output.

A reversal occurred from 2022, with market volume declining to 5 590 metric tons and further to 5 371 metric tons in 2023. Domestic production fell to 4 840 metric tons and then 4 610 metric tons over these two years. During this period of contraction, the Cypriot authorities began implementing the Strategic Plan of the Common Agricultural Policy 2023-2027. This plan, which opened for grant applications in late 2023, regulates agricultural production and provides financial support for existing and new enterprises, setting a framework that could influence future production levels.

In 2024, a significant development was the surge in imports, which jumped to 1 059 metric tons. Concurrently, public consultations were launched on the Cyprus Food Safety Authority Establishment Law, a legislative initiative aimed at consolidating fragmented food safety controls under a single authority. This proposed change is expected to impact the regulatory environment for fresh produce, including brassicas.

Production edible brassicas in Cyprus

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Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, Cyprus's production of edible brassicas declined. In 2020, the country produced 5,020 tonnes, marking a moderate decrease of 7.9% compared to 2019. Production had peaked in 2019 at 5,450 tonnes, which represented the largest annual increase of 6.0%.

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

Exports edible brassicas from Cyprus

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The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports fell from their peak in 2017 to their lowest point in 2019, with an 89-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Cyprus exported 1.3 tonnes of edible brassicas, a dramatic increase of 216.0% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.4 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 93.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Cyprus's exports in kind were dominated by the United Kingdom and Germany, which together accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Export volumes declined from their peak in 2017 to their lowest level in 2019, with a 59-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Cyprus's edible brassicas exports totalled 2.8 thousand US dollars, marking a sudden gain of 252.1% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.8 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 88.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Cyprus's exports in value terms were heavily concentrated on the United Kingdom and Germany, whose combined share reached 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports edible brassicas to Cyprus

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Cyprus's volume of edible brassicas imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 637.3 tonnes, up by 16.5% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 77.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 21.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece remained the main source for edible brassicas imports to Cyprus, accounting for 74.8% of total imports in kind, with the remaining volume distributed among other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of edible brassicas to Cyprus increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Cyprus imported 740.4 thousand US dollars of edible brassicas, constituting a robust advance of 11.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 94.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 24.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece remained the main source for edible brassicas imports to Cyprus in value terms, accounting for 71.9% of total imports, with the remaining volume distributed among other countries.

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

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