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Edible brassicas market in Nicaragua

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled edible brassicas in Nicaragua expanded from 70 769 t in 2018 to 74 361 t in 2020, representing a 5.1% increase over the two-year period. Domestic production rose concurrently, peaking at 73 822 t in 2020, with imports and exports playing a negligible role in total supply.

After the peak, market volume fell to 71 975 t in 2021, a drop of 3.2%. In June of that year, Nicaragua hosted a regional dialogue on front-of-pack food labeling laws, reflecting growing regulatory attention to food products in Central America. The market recovered to 73 717 t in 2022 and stabilized at 72 351 t in 2023, showing a minor decline of less than 2% from the previous year.

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 Nicaragua
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Nicaragua in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Nicaragua 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. 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 Nicaragua in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Nicaragua 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nicaragua, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nicaragua 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nicaragua in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Nicaragua 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nicaragua, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nicaragua 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nicaragua in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Nicaragua 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nicaragua, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nicaragua 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nicaragua in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Nicaragua 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nicaragua, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua

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

Edible brassicas production in Nicaragua has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 73 822 tons of edible brassicas, representing a 3.7% year-over-year growth. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	1.3%	3.7%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports edible brassicas from Nicaragua

Exports in kind, t

Exported volumes of edible brassicas from Nicaragua declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, Nicaragua exported 5 tons of edible brassicas, down 25.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2019, exports decreased by 92.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 58.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(90.0%)	(25.8%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Costa Rica and Panama were the core markets for exports in kind, jointly accounting for 83.9% of total flows, while other destinations had comparatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Foreign edible brassicas supplies from Nicaragua declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, Nicaragua exported 7.9 thousand US dollars worth of edible brassicas, down 34.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2019, exports decreased by 69.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 32.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(53.2%)	(34.9%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Guatemala and Costa Rica acted as the dominant destinations for exports in value terms, jointly taking 89.1% of total flows and leaving the remaining share to other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports edible brassicas to Nicaragua

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2018, showing a 4.9-fold swing. In 2020, Nicaragua imported 539 tons of edible brassicas, constituting a fall of 23.7% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 529 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 79.8%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 33.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(79.8%)	33.4%	(23.7%)	(40.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of imports in kind was marked by the predominance of Guatemala, which absorbed 88.9% of total flows, and by a large number of minor partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The volume of edible brassicas imports to Nicaragua increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Nicaragua imported a total of 888.4 thousand US dollars worth of edible brassicas, corresponding to a small gain of 2.4% over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 2.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 801.8 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 11.8%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 8.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.8%)	8.2%	2.4%	(0.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the two leading destinations — Guatemala and Costa Rica — together accounted for 99.5% of total imports in value terms of edible brassicas to Nicaragua.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io