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Edible brassicas market in Malta

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled edible brassicas in Malta fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. It began at 10 800 t in 2018, dipped to 10 416 t in 2019, and saw a slight recovery to 10 762 t in 2020. Subsequently, the market contracted to 10 007 t in 2021 and reached a low of 9 705 t in 2022, before partially rebounding to 9 971 t in 2023.

Domestic production followed a comparable trajectory, declining from 9 920 t in 2018 to 9 470 t in 2019 and 9 020 t in 2020. After a temporary increase to 9 300 t in 2021, output fell sharply to 8 650 t in 2022, then recovered to 9 080 t in 2023. Import volumes varied significantly, with a notable peak of 1 742 t in 2020 helping to offset lower production that year.

Throughout the period, the total market size remained within a band of roughly 9 700 t to 10 800 t, with the combined movements in local production and import levels driving the observed changes.

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 Malta
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malta in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malta 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, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malta 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malta 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malta 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Malta

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Malta's production of edible brassicas has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 9 020 tonnes, which represents a 4.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 7.6%, translating to an average annual decline of 2.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 9 920 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 1.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	(4.5%)	(4.8%)	(2.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports edible brassicas from Malta

Exports in kind, t

In 2018, Malta exported 1 tonne of edible brassicas, marking a 23.3% decrease from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.3%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Libya dominated Malta's edible brassicas exports in volume terms, accounting for 94.1% of the total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Malta's edible brassicas exports in value terms reached 0.4 thousand US dollars in 2018, reflecting a sharp decline of 57.9% compared to the year before.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(57.9%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Libya was Malta's primary export partner in value terms, holding an 81.3% share of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports edible brassicas to Malta

Imports in kind, t

Malta's imports of edible brassicas in volume terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 1 742 tonnes, which is an 84.3% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 165%, with an average annual growth rate of 38.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.0%	7.4%	84.3%	38.4%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Italy and the Netherlands were the key sources for Malta's edible brassicas imports in volume terms, together accounting for 81.3% of total flows, while other partners individually played a much smaller role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Malta's imports of edible brassicas in value terms declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 999 thousand US dollars, showing a solid decrease of 21.9% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 37.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1 278 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 64.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	64.3%	7.3%	(21.9%)	11.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Malta's edible brassicas imports in value terms were the Netherlands (37.7% of imports), Italy (30.6% of imports), and Spain (29.8% of imports), which together accounted for 98.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io