Eastern Europe: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European cabbage market reduced to $X in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, cabbage production fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Romania and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

The average cabbage yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2023, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 Eastern Europe expanded to X ha, surging by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, shipments abroad of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports amounted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), comprising an X% share of total exports. Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Poland decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Belarus (X%), Romania (X%), Moldova (X%) and Latvia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Hungary (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Belarus, Romania, Latvia and Moldova increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest cabbage supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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. Based on 2023 figures, cabbage export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cabbage Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of cabbage and other brassicas, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports rose slightly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a notable expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by Ukraine (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the major importers of cabbage and other brassicas, together achieving X% of total imports. Bulgaria (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cabbage importing markets in Eastern Europe were Ukraine ($X), Russia ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, cabbage import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform