Edible brassicas market in Vietnam

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh edible brassicas in Vietnam expanded significantly from 1 015 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 368 thousand tons in 2022. This growth was particularly strong in 2021, when the market volume reached 1 342 thousand tons, supported by increased per capita consumption and Vietnam's role as a major importer of these vegetables from China.

After peaking in 2022, the market volume experienced a slight correction to 1 358 thousand tons in 2023. By 2024, key market influences included natural disasters such as heavy rains and floods in several regions, which pressured cabbage supply and prices, alongside new export protocols signed with China that facilitated fruit and vegetable trade and boosted overall sector sentiment.

Production edible brassicas in Vietnam

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

On a global scale, Vietnam ranked as the 11th largest producer of edible brassicas between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

In 2020, Vietnam produced 1 183 thousand tons of edible brassicas, maintaining a stable level compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest production was recorded in 2018 at 1 013 thousand tons, marking an 8.9% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with production rising by 16.7%.

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

Exports edible brassicas from Vietnam

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Vietnam's cross-border shipments of edible brassicas reached 13 998 tons, representing a 9.3% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 8.3%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 2.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 11 723 tons, which was a 9.3% decline. The highest export volume occurred in 2019 at 15 438 tons, reflecting a significant increase of 31.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Asia, not elsewhere specified, was the dominant buyer of edible brassicas from Vietnam, accounting for 88.8% of total exports in volume, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. In 2020, Vietnam exported 16 682 thousand US dollars worth of edible brassicas, marking a slight uptick of 1.0% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 595 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 8.5% decline. The highest exports were noted in 2020, with the lowest in 2018, resulting in a 1.7-fold gap. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with exports surging by 72.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Asia, not elsewhere specified, effectively monopolized the value of edible brassicas exports from Vietnam, accounting for 91.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports edible brassicas to Vietnam

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. In 2020, Vietnam's imports of edible brassicas totaled 17 012 tons, which is 29.2% lower than in 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 14 041 tons, while the maximum was in 2019 at 24 042 tons, representing a 1.7-fold shift. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with imports rising by 71.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China played a dominant role in the volume of edible brassicas imports to Vietnam, consistently accounting for 98.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Vietnam's imports of edible brassicas were recorded at 17 310 thousand US dollars, showing a robust year-on-year loss of 20.9%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 9.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 13 586 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 21 881 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with imports growing by 61.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in value terms was highly concentrated, with China alone accounting for 98.8% of total flows.

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

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