Asia: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Asia

The Asian cabbage market was estimated at $X in 2023, surging 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 somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Asia

In value terms, cabbage production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible 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 reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of cabbage production was China (X tons), 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. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

The average cabbage yield shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, remaining constant against 2022. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid 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 fell slightly 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 slightly to X ha, standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2023, exports of cabbage and other brassicas in Asia skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. Total exports indicated a strong 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 failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage exports declined modestly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons) represented the major exporter of cabbage and other brassicas, committing X% of total exports. Pakistan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Iran (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Indonesia (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to cabbage exports from China stood at X%. 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. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Pakistan and Uzbekistan increased by X and X percentage points, 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 increased 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

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate 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 failed to regain momentum.

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

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of cabbage and other brassicas increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate 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 tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports declined slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of cabbage imports in 2023 were Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons) and Singapore (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Vietnam (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Macao SAR (X tons), Mongolia (X tons) and India (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cabbage and other brassicas in Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($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. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: 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, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform