Bangladesh: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Bangladesh

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Bangladeshi cabbage market, when its value decreased by -1.7% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, 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 Bangladesh

In value terms, cabbage production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 65%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Bangladesh was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 26%. The cabbage yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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.

The cabbage harvested area in Bangladesh shrank to X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The cabbage harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Bangladesh

For the third consecutive year, Bangladesh recorded growth in shipments abroad of cabbage and other brassicas, which increased by 84% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 3,389% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cabbage exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 5,194% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Bangladesh, accounting for a 2.8% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brunei Darussalam (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore stood at +109.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brunei Darussalam (+314.4% per year) and the UK (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X), the UK ($X) and Brunei Darussalam ($X) constituted the largest markets for cabbage exported from Bangladesh worldwide, with a combined 3.6% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Brunei Darussalam, with a CAGR of +149.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 248%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Saudi Arabia (+60.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Bangladesh

After five years of decline, supplies from abroad of cabbage and other brassicas increased by 196% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 478% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 707%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Bangladesh, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Egypt (X kg), with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at -7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (0.0% per year) and Egypt (+155.8% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), the UK ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the largest cabbage suppliers to Bangladesh, together accounting for 82% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +192.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 107%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for India ($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 (+47.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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