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Edible brassicas market in Ethiopia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Ethiopia's production and market volume of fresh or chilled edible brassicas experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After maintaining relative stability around 1 240 thousand tons in 2018-2019, output entered a downward phase, dropping to 1 152 thousand tons in 2020 and further to 1 086 thousand tons in 2021.

The market reversed sharply in 2022, with production jumping to 1 376 thousand tons, representing an increase of over 25% compared to the previous year. This surge, however, was short-lived, as production fell back to 1 205 thousand tons in 2023, bringing the market volume close to levels seen earlier in the period.

Overall, the edible brassicas sector in Ethiopia displayed volatility, with the 2022 peak standing out as an anomalous year amidst a generally fluctuating trend.

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 Ethiopia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Ethiopia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Ethiopia ranked 10th globally in the production of edible brassicas.

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of growth, Ethiopia's production of edible brassicas declined. In 2020, the country produced 1 152 thousand tonnes, marking a 7.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production increased by 13.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 240 thousand tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase occurring in 2018 at 21.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.6%	0.2%	(7.1%)	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Ethiopia's production of edible brassicas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 162.7 million US dollars, showing a modest reduction of 6.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 4.3%, corresponding to an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 175.9 million US dollars, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 12.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.8%	(1.1%)	(6.5%)	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports edible brassicas from Ethiopia

Exports in kind, t

Ethiopia's exports of edible brassicas declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 959 tonnes, which is 2.9% lower than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 17.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.4%)	(11.4%)	(2.9%)	(6.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, 99.9% of Ethiopia's total exports of edible brassicas in volume terms were directed to Djibouti, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Ethiopia's exports of edible brassicas declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 276.6 thousand US dollars, down by 2.3% year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 24.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.3%)	(12.6%)	(2.3%)	(8.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ethiopia's exports of edible brassicas were largely oriented towards Djibouti, which accounted for 98.8% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports edible brassicas to Ethiopia

Imports in kind, t

Ethiopia's imports of edible brassicas increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 2 tonnes, which is 9.9% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 362.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 66.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	108.0%	102.4%	9.9%	66.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ethiopia's imports of edible brassicas in volume terms showed a pronounced dependence on China, which accounted for 96.8% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Ethiopia imported 3.6 thousand US dollars worth of edible brassicas in 2020, corresponding to a steep contraction of 33.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 7.9%, equating to an average annual decline of 2.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 3.3 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 5.4 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 62.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.0%)	62.2%	(33.9%)	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Ethiopia's import structure in value terms was highly concentrated, with China alone accounting for 95.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io