United Kingdom: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in the UK

The UK cabbage market was estimated at $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in the UK

In value terms, cabbage production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in the UK was estimated at X tons per ha in 2023, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the average cabbage yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the cabbage harvested area in the UK reached X ha, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the cabbage harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from the UK

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, cabbage exports dropped notably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from the UK, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cabbage exported from the UK were the Netherlands ($X), Ireland ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Italy, Belgium, France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2023, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas imported into the UK surged to X tons, with an increase of X% on 2022 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports surged to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports. Portugal, Morocco, Italy, Turkey, Ireland, Belgium and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest cabbage suppliers to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports. Portugal, Morocco, Poland, Turkey, Ireland, Belgium and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average cabbage import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform