Edible brassicas market in India

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market for fresh or chilled edible brassicas in India expanded steadily, with production rising from 17.7 million tons to 18.8 million tons. This growth translated into a corresponding increase in market size, supported by minimal import and export volumes.

The upward trend continued through 2022 and 2023, with market volume reaching 19.6 million tons by 2023. During this period, advancements in food processing technology and elevated quality standards fostered the growth of the frozen and chilled vegetable segment, including brassicas. Additionally, rising consumer preference for fresh, locally sourced, and organic produce bolstered domestic consumption.

Strong export growth for fresh vegetables from India, though not the primary driver for brassicas given their modest export volumes, contributed to a favorable trade environment. The overall market trajectory reflects consistent expansion in domestic production and consumption, underpinned by technological progress and shifting consumer habits.

Production edible brassicas in India

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

India was one of the world's leading producers of edible brassicas between 2017 and 2020, ranking second globally by production volume.

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

In 2020, India produced 18 213 thousand tonnes of edible brassicas, showing minimal change compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 4.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.6%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, at 2.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of edible brassicas in India was valued at 5 574 million US dollars, marking a significant decrease of 20.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value declined by 22.4%, with an annualized rate of decrease of 8.1%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019, at 23.6%.

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

Exports edible brassicas from India

Exports in kind, t

Edible brassicas exports from India increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, totaling 5 575 tonnes. This represented a modest advance of 2.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 18.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Maldives and Nepal were the dominant buyers of edible brassicas from India, together accounting for 89.3% of total exports in volume. Other destinations each held relatively small shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, India exported 1 706 thousand US dollars worth of edible brassicas, amounting to a notable reduction of 18.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 12.2%, with a CAGR of -4.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 551 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 2 096 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 20.1%, and the largest increase was in 2019, at 35.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Maldives and Nepal formed a dominant pair of markets for India's edible brassicas exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 81.3% of total flows. Other countries represented the remaining share.

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

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

Imports edible brassicas to India

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Imports of edible brassicas into India showed volatility during these years. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 536 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 7 494 tonnes, representing a 4.9-fold difference. In 2020, imports totaled 5 941 tonnes, reflecting a drop of 20.7% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 27.0%, and the largest increase was in 2019, at 387.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Nepal almost fully determined the geographical structure of edible brassicas imports into India, accounting for 100.0% of total volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes in imports, indicating a volatile market environment. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 126 thousand US dollars, and the maximum in 2019 at 657 thousand US dollars, showing a 5.2-fold difference. In 2020, India imported 652 thousand US dollars worth of edible brassicas, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 27.2%, and the largest increase was in 2019, at 420.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of edible brassicas into India in value terms were almost entirely concentrated in Nepal, with its share reaching 100.0%.

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

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