Edible brassicas market in South-eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for edible brassicas in South-eastern Asia grew steadily from 3 480 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 4 018 thousand tons in 2022, reflecting sustained expansion. This growth was primarily driven by increasing consumer awareness of health and nutrition, a trend that intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic as demand shifted toward fresh, locally sourced vegetables. Post-pandemic, continued consumer focus on convenience and sustainability, coupled with improved labor market conditions, further supported market demand through 2022.

Domestic production followed a similar upward trajectory, rising from 3 085 thousand tons in 2018 to 3 549 thousand tons in 2022, supported by efforts to capture financially viable local production segments. However, production contracted to 3 390 thousand tons in 2023, while import volumes increased, indicating persistent reliance on foreign supply for certain varieties. Throughout the period, retail and foodservice innovations emphasized freshness and wellness, aligning with broader industry trends toward plant-based eating and sustainable sourcing, factors that remained prominent into 2024.

Production edible brassicas in South-eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

South-eastern Asia's production of edible brassicas increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 3 308 K t, showing minimal change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3%, which translates to an average annual increase of 1.0%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 085 K t, marking a decline of 4.0% that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase, with production rising by 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

South-eastern Asia's production of edible brassicas increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 632 M $ US, reflecting a significant rise of 22.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 28.6%, averaging an 8.7% annual increase. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 010 M $ US, which represented a decline of 1.9% that year.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports edible brassicas from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, South-eastern Asia exported 70.1 K t of edible brassicas, showing a notable decline of 18.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 67.2 K t, while the highest was in 2019 at 85.6 K t, which saw the largest increase of 27.4% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Asia, not elsewhere specified, and Japan were the top two markets for South-eastern Asia's edible brassicas exports in kind, accounting for 39.8% and 0.7% of total flows, respectively.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, South-eastern Asia's cross-border shipments of edible brassicas declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 55.8 M $ US, showing little change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 29.8%, averaging a 9.1% annual rise. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 56.1 M $ US, which saw the largest increase of 28.1% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Asia, not elsewhere specified, India, and the United Arab Emirates were among the largest buyers of edible brassicas from South-eastern Asia in value terms, with shares of 37.9%, 1.4%, and 1.3%, respectively. Together, they accounted for just 40.6% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports edible brassicas to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, South-eastern Asia's cross-border shipments of edible brassicas reached 500.3 K t, representing a steep increase of 48.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 11.8%, with an average annual rate of 3.8%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 337.0 K t, which saw the largest decline of 27.0% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of edible brassicas to South-eastern Asia were largely oriented towards China and Australia, with their combined share reaching 84.5% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, South-eastern Asia imported a total of 320.0 M $ US of edible brassicas, reflecting a rise of 41.0% over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 19.3%, averaging a 6.1% annual growth. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 226.9 M $ US, which saw the largest decline of 21.9% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the two leading destinations—China and Australia—together accounted for 87.8% of total imports in value terms of edible brassicas to South-eastern Asia.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020