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Edible brassicas market in Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the European market for fresh or chilled edible brassicas experienced a clear trajectory. Volume reached a high of 12 650 thousand tons in 2019, then entered a period of contraction, declining to 12 003 thousand tons in 2020 and 11 503 thousand tons in 2021. The downward trend continued into 2022, with the market shrinking to 10 730 thousand tons, before essentially stabilizing in 2023 at 10 630 thousand tons.

The year 2024 saw specific developments in key producing regions. In Italy, innovation projects focused on developing new brassica varieties like cauliflower and sprouting broccoli to enhance yield and disease resistance. Concurrently, the Polish market faced supply shortages and price volatility for cabbage due to challenging weather conditions, including heat and drought. A broader shift in consumer preference toward frozen food alternatives in Germany also emerged as a notable trend within the vegetable sector.

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

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

In 2020, Europe produced 12 073 K t of edible brassicas, remaining virtually unchanged compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 11 905 K t. That same year saw the largest decline of 8.5%, while 2019 experienced the biggest increase of 1.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.5%)	1.9%	(0.5%)	(2.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports edible brassicas from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 692 K t and peaked in 2020 at 1 226 K t, representing a dramatic 77.1% increase compared to the previous year. The difference between these years was a factor of 1.8. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 22.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	(22.2%)	77.1%	13.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, Norway, and the United Arab Emirates played leading roles in Europe's edible brassicas exports by volume. Switzerland accounted for 1.6% of exports, Norway for 1.1%, and the United Arab Emirates for 0.5%. Together, these three countries represented 3.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Europe's cross-border shipments of edible brassicas increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 517 M $ US, up by 4.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 15%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	7.9%	4.2%	4.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Switzerland, Norway, and the United Arab Emirates formed the key group of partners for Europe's edible brassicas exports by value. Switzerland represented 2.9% of export value, Norway 1.6%, and the United Arab Emirates 0.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 5.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports edible brassicas to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Europe imported 1 156 K t of edible brassicas, marking a decrease of 4.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 12.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 058 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 19.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 14.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.7%)	14.7%	(4.7%)	(4.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Uzbekistan, and Iran were the main markets for Europe's edible brassicas imports by volume. China accounted for 3.6% of imports, Uzbekistan for 1.7%, and Iran for 1.1%. Together, these three countries represented 6.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Foreign supplies of edible brassicas to Europe increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 646 M $ US, reflecting a limited gain of 3.4% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 13.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 449 M $ US, which saw a slight decline of 0.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 9.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.4%)	9.8%	3.4%	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the three largest markets for Europe's edible brassicas imports by value were China, Kenya, and Iran. Together, these countries accounted for 4.2% 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 Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io