Asia: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Asia

The Asian cabbage market was estimated at $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Asia

In value terms, cabbage production rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cabbage production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), fourfold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In China, cabbage production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

The average cabbage yield reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, approximately equating the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of cabbage and other brassicas production in Asia fell to X ha, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production attained the maximum at X ha in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2023, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas exported in Asia surged to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports shrank modestly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Pakistan (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Iran (X%) and Uzbekistan (X%). The following exporters - Indonesia (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Pakistan (X%), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%), Uzbekistan (X%), Iran (X%) and South Korea (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Indonesia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Pakistan (X p.p.) and Uzbekistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Iran, Indonesia and China saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest cabbage supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

In China, cabbage exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports in Asia

For the third consecutive year, Asia recorded decline in purchases abroad of cabbage and other brassicas, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports dropped to $X in 2023. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) represented the key importer of cabbage and other brassicas in Asia, achieving X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. Kazakhstan (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Macao SAR (X tons), Mongolia (X tons) and India (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Afghanistan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cabbage and other brassicas in Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

In Hong Kong SAR, cabbage imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform