Southern Asia: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in the South Asian cabbage market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Cabbage Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, cabbage production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

India (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cabbage production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bangladesh (X tons), more than tenfold.

In India, cabbage production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

In 2023, the average cabbage yield in Southern Asia stood at X tons per ha, surging by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term. 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 Southern Asia dropped to X ha, leveling off at 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2022, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2023, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cabbage exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Pakistan dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. India (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Pakistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cabbage and other brassicas exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%) and India (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Pakistan and Bangladesh increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

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

In Pakistan, cabbage exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Bangladesh ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Cabbage Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2023, purchases abroad of cabbage and other brassicas was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports surged to $X in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Afghanistan represented the largest importer of cabbage and other brassicas in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. India (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Maldives (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading 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, Afghanistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cabbage and other brassicas in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Maldives ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Afghanistan, cabbage imports increased 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: Maldives (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform