Angola: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Angola

The Angolan cabbage market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by -5.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Angola

In value terms, cabbage production reduced sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 630% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Angola was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the yield, however, showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The cabbage yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in Angola; almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, the total harvested area indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cabbage harvested area increased by +2.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 35%. The cabbage harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2022, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas exported from Angola soared to X tons, jumping by 207% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X kg) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Angola, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahamas (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg), with a 7.7% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain stood at +3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahamas (+55.7% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+2.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Angola, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malta ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahamas, with a 5.7% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain amounted to +1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malta (+17.1% per year) and Bahamas (+35.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 9.4%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, 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 Malta ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cyprus (+139.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Angola

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cabbage and other brassicas was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, faced a precipitous decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a sharp decrease. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to Angola, with a combined 60% share of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gibraltar, the United Arab Emirates, Spain and Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +42.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Angola, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at -11.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (-34.6% per year) and South Africa (-39.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (-5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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