Ecuador: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian cabbage market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Production in Ecuador

In value terms, cabbage production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 140% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average cabbage yield in Ecuador was estimated at X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 5%. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in Ecuador; leveling off at 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 3.4%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas exported from Ecuador dropped dramatically to X tons, declining by -76% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 8,083% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 4,814%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Ecuador, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), eightfold. Switzerland (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain amounted to -19.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+21.9% per year) and Switzerland (-1.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cabbage exported from Ecuador were Spain ($X), Switzerland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 68% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +22.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Canada (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, approx. X tons of cabbage and other brassicas were imported into Ecuador; dropping by -6.5% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 41,314% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 64,054%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main cabbage supplier to Ecuador, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to +8.7%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +26.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 71%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +16.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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