Benelux: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux cabbage market decreased by -9.4% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Benelux

In value terms, cabbage production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +1.9%).

The average cabbage yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 9%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cabbage and other brassicas production in Benelux dropped modestly to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 7.9%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of cabbage and other brassicas was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports fell to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the key exporter of cabbage and other brassicas, achieving 82% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting an 18% share of total exports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of cabbage and other brassicas. At the same time, Belgium (+5.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +5.0% from 2012-2022. Belgium (+5.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -5.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest cabbage supplier in Benelux, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, cabbage exports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 13%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.1%).

Cabbage Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas purchases of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by -8.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the major importer of cabbage and other brassicas in Benelux, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 61% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a 37% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +5.1%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cabbage and other brassicas in Benelux, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 31% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform