Australia: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Australia

The Australian cabbage market rose to $X in 2022, with an increase of 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Australia

In value terms, cabbage production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average cabbage yield in Australia rose sharply to X tons per ha, surging by 9.8% against the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average cabbage 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, the harvested area of cabbage and other brassicas in Australia shrank to X ha, which is down by -11.6% against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 30% against the previous year. The cabbage harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by -38.8% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 109%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons) were the main destinations of cabbage exports from Australia, with a combined 59% share of total exports. Malaysia, Hong Kong SAR, Vietnam, Brunei Darussalam, Thailand, Japan and Papua New Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +73.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Singapore ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) were the largest markets for cabbage exported from Australia worldwide, together accounting for 66% of total exports. Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, New Caledonia, Brunei Darussalam and Papua New Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +70.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 42% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Caledonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas imported into Australia fell remarkably to X tons, which is down by -58.1% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 244% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 391%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Australia, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Australia, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 8.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 76%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+9.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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