Belize: Cabbage Market 2020

Cabbage Market Size in Belize

The revenue of the cabbage market in Belize amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cabbage consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the cabbage market reached its peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the cabbage market failed to regain its momentum.

Cabbage Production in Belize

In value terms, cabbage production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, cabbage production continues to indicate a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, cabbage production attained its peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2018, cabbage production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Belize amounted to X ton per ha in 2018, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the cabbage yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the cabbage yield reached its peak level of X ton per ha. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the cabbage yield remained 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.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of cabbage and other brassicas production in Belize amounted to X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the cabbage harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. The global cabbage harvested area peaked at X ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Belize

In 2018, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas exported from Belize stood at X kg, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, cabbage exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, cabbage exports attained their peak figure at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, cabbage exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, cabbage exports reached their maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, China (X tons) represented the main exporter of cabbage and other brassicas, creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the U.S. (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Mexico (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Spain (X tons), Canada (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Macedonia (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cabbage and other brassicas exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Macedonia (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Canada (+X%), Mexico (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Uzbekistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The U.S. and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%) and Poland (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+X p.p.), Mexico (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.), Macedonia (+X p.p.) and Canada (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X), the U.S. ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, China recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The cabbage export price in Belize stood at $X per ton in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the cabbage export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Belize export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Belize

In 2018, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas imported into Belize totaled X tons, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, cabbage imports continue to indicate a deep decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, cabbage imports attained their maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, cabbage imports continue to indicate a deep deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, cabbage imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) represented the key importers of cabbage and other brassicasacross the globe, together generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Russia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cabbage importing markets into Belize were the U.S. ($X), Canada ($X) and China, Hong Kong SAR ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Thailand, Russia, Singapore, the Czech Republic, Vietnam, Kazakhstan and Belize, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main importing countries, Thailand recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the cabbage import price in Belize amounted to $X per ton, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the cabbage import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for cabbage and other brassicas reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform