Asia: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Asia

The Asian cauliflower and broccoli market stood at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Asia

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (X tons), India (X tons) and Turkey (X tons), together comprising 92% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +5.0%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli yield in Asia fell to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 1.7%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the cauliflower and broccoli 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cauliflower and broccoli were harvested in Asia; remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 5.2%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cauliflower and broccoli production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of cauliflower and broccoli, when their volume increased by 98% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports saw resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 74% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons) and Iran (X tons), together comprising a 13% share of total exports. Vietnam (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cauliflower and broccoli exports from China stood at +10.1%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+57.1%), Vietnam (+37.8%), Thailand (+24.9%), Turkey (+14.8%) and Iran (+4.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +57.1% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China, Uzbekistan and Vietnam increased by +14, +7 and +3.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplier in Asia, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 3.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a 3.1% share.

In China, cauliflower and broccoli exports expanded at an average annual rate of +17.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+56.4% per year) and Iran (+8.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 32% against the previous year. Export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cauliflower and broccoli export price increased by +47.4% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports in Asia

For the third consecutive year, Asia recorded growth in overseas purchases of cauliflower and broccoli, which increased by 14% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +102.4% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Malaysia represented the largest importer of cauliflower and broccoli in Asia, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 29% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), together achieving a 44% share of total imports. Kuwait (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Oman (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cauliflower and broccoli imports into Malaysia stood at +5.4%. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+22.9%), Iraq (+19.5%), Oman (+14.4%), Hong Kong SAR (+13.8%), Kuwait (+10.6%), Qatar (+5.3%), Bahrain (+4.9%), Thailand (+3.4%) and Singapore (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of +22.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-1.3%), South Korea (-3.7%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-4.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Iraq (+4.9 p.p.), Kazakhstan (+4.3 p.p.), Hong Kong SAR (+3.5 p.p.), Malaysia (+2.3 p.p.), Oman (+2.2 p.p.) and Kuwait (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Thailand, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea and Taiwan (Chinese) saw its share reduced by -1.7%, -1.9%, -3.4%, -3.8% and -5.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cauliflower and broccoli in Asia, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Malaysia amounted to +11.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (+2.9% per year) and Thailand (+6.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+7.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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