Colombia: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian cabbage market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, growing by 5.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Production in Colombia

In value terms, cabbage production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. Cabbage production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Colombia amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by 5.9% against the previous year. The cabbage yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Colombia amounted to X ha in 2022, increasing by 2.7% compared with the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 9.1%. 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 Colombia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by -21.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cuba (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Colombia, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Cuba exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Curacao (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Aruba (X kg), with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cuba stood at +4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Curacao (-22.4% per year) and Aruba (-24.7% per year).

In value terms, Cuba ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Colombia, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Curacao ($X), with a 9.9% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cuba was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Curacao (-28.0% per year) and the United States (-29.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -39% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Germany (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2022, imports of cabbage and other brassicas into Colombia contracted to X tons, standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 583% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 545% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Colombia, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Costa Rica (X kg), sevenfold. China (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Costa Rica (-14.1% per year) and China (-31.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Colombia, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Costa Rica, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at -4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-14.7% per year) and Costa Rica (-3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.4% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cabbage import price decreased by -40.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Costa Rica ($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 Dominican Republic (+25.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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