Eastern Europe: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European cauliflower and broccoli market was estimated at $X in 2022, with an increase of 1.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -7.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poland (X tons) remains the largest cauliflower and broccoli producing country in Eastern Europe, comprising approx. 67% of total volume. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli production in Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Romania (X tons), fourfold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.3% share.

In Poland, cauliflower and broccoli production contracted by an average annual rate of -2.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Romania (+4.2% per year) and Russia (+14.1% per year).

The average cauliflower and broccoli yield expanded significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 6.2% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 2016 when the yield increased by 25%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 cauliflower and broccoli harvested area in Eastern Europe shrank to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 7.7% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of cauliflower and broccoli were exported in Eastern Europe; declining by -9.6% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 19%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 76% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), mixing up a 9.3% share of total exports. The following exporters - Latvia (X tons), Russia (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - together made up 13% of total exports.

Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of cauliflower and broccoli. At the same time, Russia (+49.2%), Belarus (+18.3%) and Latvia (+10.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +49.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-4.2%) and Lithuania (-26.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (+21 p.p.), Russia (+3.7 p.p.), Latvia (+2.8 p.p.) and Belarus (+2.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Lithuania (-27.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Latvia, with a 5.6% share.

In Poland, cauliflower and broccoli exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-1.7% per year) and Latvia (+14.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cauliflower and broccoli export price increased by +88.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of cauliflower and broccoli increased by 1.4% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 16%. 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, cauliflower and broccoli imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 2017 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Russia (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) represented the largest importers of cauliflower and broccoli, together comprising 87% of total imports. Lithuania (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cauliflower and broccoli in Eastern Europe, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland stood at +10.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+1.8% per year) and Russia (-5.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, declining by -3.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 14%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Lithuania ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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