Zimbabwe: Cabbage Market 2020

Cabbage Market Size in Zimbabwe

The revenue of the cabbage market in Zimbabwe amounted to $X in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the cabbage market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Cabbage Production in Zimbabwe

In value terms, cabbage production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, cabbage production continues to indicate an abrupt drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cabbage production reached its maximum level at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Zimbabwe amounted to X ton per ha in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The global cabbage yield peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of cabbage and other brassicas production in Zimbabwe stood at X ha, jumping by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached its maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Zimbabwe

In 2018, approx. X tons of cabbage and other brassicas were exported from Zimbabwe; increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, cabbage exports continue to indicate an extraordinary increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Zimbabwe exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cabbage exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, cabbage exports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, cabbage exports attained their peak of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of cabbage exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China represented the major exporter of cabbage and other brassicas in the world, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. The U.S. (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (X%) and Mexico (X%). Spain (X tons), Canada (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Macedonia (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cabbage and other brassicas exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Macedonia (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Canada (+X%), Mexico (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Uzbekistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The U.S. and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%) and Poland (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+X p.p.), Mexico (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.), Macedonia (+X p.p.) and Canada (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X), the U.S. ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total exports. Spain, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Germany, Poland, Belgium, Macedonia, Uzbekistan and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The cabbage export price in Zimbabwe stood at $X per ton in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the cabbage export price continues to indicate a drastic deduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Zimbabwe export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Zimbabwe

Cabbage imports into Zimbabwe amounted to X tons in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cabbage imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, cabbage imports reached their peak figure at X tons in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, cabbage imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, cabbage imports continue to indicate an abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, cabbage imports reached their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of cabbage imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) were the key importers of cabbage and other brassicas in 2018, amounting to near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Germany (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Canada (X%) and Malaysia (X%). Russia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) occupied a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cabbage importing markets into Zimbabwe were the U.S. ($X), Canada ($X) and China, Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Thailand, Russia, Singapore, the Czech Republic, Vietnam, Kazakhstan and Zimbabwe, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Thailand experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the cabbage import price in Zimbabwe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the cabbage import price continues to indicate moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for cabbage and other brassicas reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform