EU: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2024

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in the EU

The EU cauliflower and broccoli market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2023, after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a resilient 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. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in the EU

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient 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. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Spain (X tons) remains the largest cauliflower and broccoli producing country in the European Union, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Spain amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

The average cauliflower and broccoli yield expanded slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, increasing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the cauliflower and broccoli yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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 cauliflower and broccoli production in the European Union stood at X ha, increasing by X% on 2022. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cauliflower and broccoli production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X tons of cauliflower and broccoli were exported in the European Union; declining by X% against 2022. Overall, exports saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the largest exporter of cauliflower and broccoli in the European Union, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. France (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). The following exporters - Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Spain decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Belgium (X%), Italy (X%), Poland (X%), France (X%) and Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Italy, Spain and the Netherlands increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In Spain, cauliflower and broccoli exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced 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, cauliflower and broccoli export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports in the EU

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of cauliflower and broccoli decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of cauliflower and broccoli imports in 2023 were Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Italy (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Ireland (X tons), together accounting for X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest cauliflower and broccoli importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Belgium, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, Ireland and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate 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, cauliflower and broccoli import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform