Australia and Oceania: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The cabbage market in Australia and Oceania stood at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, cabbage production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Australia (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and Fiji (X tons), with a combined 99% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Fiji (with a CAGR of +25.9%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

In 2022, the average cabbage yield in Australia and Oceania rose rapidly to X tons per ha, surging by 12% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period 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 2016 when the yield increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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.

The cabbage harvested area declined to X ha in 2022, waning by -12.2% on the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 32%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then dropped in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X tons of cabbage and other brassicas were exported in Australia and Oceania; which is down by -9.6% against the year before. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -40.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 43%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage exports amounted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +28.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 71% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), mixing up a 28% share of total exports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cabbage and other brassicas exports, with a CAGR of +4.3% from 2012 to 2022. Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of New Zealand (+9.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-10.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) and Australia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

New Zealand, with a CAGR of +8.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cabbage export price increased by +35.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 27% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+7.7%).

Cabbage Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, purchases abroad of cabbage and other brassicas increased by 28% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, cabbage imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of cabbage imports in 2022 were French Polynesia (X tons), Samoa (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons), together resulting at 60% of total import. Fiji (X tons) took a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Cook Islands (6.4%) and Northern Mariana Islands (5.5%). Kiribati (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Samoa (with a CAGR of +36.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Caledonia ($X), Fiji ($X) and French Polynesia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 52% of total imports. Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Cook Islands and Kiribati lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Samoa, with a CAGR of +41.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. 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 Northern Mariana Islands ($X per ton), while Samoa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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