Scandinavia: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia cabbage market reduced slightly to $X in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, cabbage production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Norway (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons).

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

The average cabbage yield contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, with a decrease of X% against 2022 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the cabbage yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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.

The cabbage harvested area amounted to X ha in 2023, with an increase of X% against 2022 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

For the third consecutive year, Scandinavia recorded growth in shipments abroad of cabbage and other brassicas, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cabbage exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Finland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) was the key exporter of cabbage and other brassicas in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total export.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest cabbage supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%).

Cabbage Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

Cabbage imports dropped modestly to X tons in 2023, leveling off at 2022 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports amounted to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Sweden (X tons) represented the major importer of cabbage and other brassicas, making up X% of total imports. Finland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Norway (X%).

Imports into Sweden increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Norway (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Norway emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Finland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Norway increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cabbage and other brassicas in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

In Sweden, cabbage imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform