Czech Republic: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech cabbage market reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by -8.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Cabbage Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, cabbage production rose modestly 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; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 29%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in the Czech Republic fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 26%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average cabbage 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.

The cabbage harvested area in the Czech Republic totaled X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 8.6%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas exported from the Czech Republic surged to X tons, growing by 21% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 28%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia stood at -2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+13.1% per year) and Hungary (-13.0% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-13.8% per year) and Austria (+13.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -27.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cabbage export price increased by +19.7% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 46%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Slovakia (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas imported into the Czech Republic fell to X tons, shrinking by -9.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 2021 when imports increased by 24%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Italy, Spain and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +9.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest cabbage suppliers to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 69% of total imports. Germany, Spain and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +16.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2.3% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 increased by +60.3% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 21%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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