Azerbaijan: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani cabbage market totaled $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Cabbage consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, cabbage production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 91%. Cabbage production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Azerbaijan declined to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the cabbage harvested area in Azerbaijan fell to X ha, approximately equating the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 8.4% against the previous year. The cabbage harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2022, shipments abroad of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 2,109%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 4,165% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Azerbaijan, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Georgia (X tons), fourfold. Belarus (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to +29.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (+113.2% per year) and Belarus (+30.3% per year).

It was followed by Georgia, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +29.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+43.2% per year) and Georgia (+109.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 Ukraine (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

Cabbage imports into Azerbaijan rose markedly to X tons in 2022, growing by 9.2% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 128,312%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 29,139%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Azerbaijan, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran stood at -17.5%.

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Azerbaijan, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an 8.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran stood at -9.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 329%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Iran totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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