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Edible brassicas market in Eastern Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for edible brassicas in Eastern Asia grew from 49.5 million tons to 50.4 million tons. This increase coincided with active government monitoring of cabbage supply and market data analysis aimed at stabilizing availability. While external trade conflicts, such as U.S.-China tensions, posed risks, anticipated recovery in global trade supported market expansion.

After peaking in 2020, the market volume gradually declined to 49.6 million tons by 2023. In 2022, the adoption of smart agriculture technologies and improved cold-storage systems enhanced supply chain efficiency for fresh produce. The following year, consumer spending on fresh foods rose by 3.1%, with offline channels remaining preferred, indicating sustained demand despite the slight volume contraction.

In 2024, authorities moved to stabilize domestic cabbage prices by allowing imports from China and subsidizing transport costs for small businesses. Plans to expand domestic supply regions and continued advances in chilled logistics and storage technologies are shaping the market's adaptation to evolving conditions.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Eastern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 edible brassicas in Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Eastern Asia's edible brassicas production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 51 026 K t of edible brassicas, marking a 1.8% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	0.1%	1.8%	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Eastern Asia's edible brassicas production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 32 027 M $ US, showing a measured gain of 7.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 20.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.7%	0.3%	7.5%	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports edible brassicas from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, edible brassicas exports from Eastern Asia totalled 1 141 K t, indicating a moderate drop of 5.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 12%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 003 K t, while the maximum value was in 2019 at 1 207 K t. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 20.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	20.3%	(5.5%)	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Vietnam (27.0% of exports in kind), Malaysia (21.3% of exports in kind), and Thailand (12.6% of exports in kind) remained the key destinations for exports in kind, together accounting for 60.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year rise, exported edible brassicas volumes from Eastern Asia declined. In 2020, export volume reached 715.9 M $ US, remaining relatively flat compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 30.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 717.3 M $ US, with the largest increase also occurring in 2019 at 20.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.3%	20.5%	(0.2%)	9.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Vietnam (22.6% of exports in value terms), Malaysia (18.5% of exports in value terms), and Thailand (9.5% of exports in value terms) headed the ranking of buyers of edible brassicas from Eastern Asia, with their combined share reaching 50.6% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports edible brassicas to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year drop, edible brassicas deliveries to Eastern Asia increased. In 2020, the region imported a total of 513 K t of edible brassicas, equivalent to a steep increase of 29.5% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 4.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 396 K t, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 15.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.8%)	(4.1%)	29.5%	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, the United States remained the key direction for imports in kind, accounting for 1.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decrease, edible brassicas imports to Eastern Asia increased. In 2020, imports stood at 379.0 M $ US, representing a 15.9% gain compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 4%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 327.0 M $ US, with the largest decline also occurring in 2019 at 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.8%)	(5.7%)	15.9%	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, the United States (6.7% of imports in value terms), Australia (1.2% of imports in value terms), and Mexico (0.7% of imports in value terms) were the primary suppliers of edible brassicas to Eastern Asia, jointly accounting for 8.7% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io