Ethiopia: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian cabbage market shrank to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. Cabbage consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, cabbage production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Ethiopia stood at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Overall, 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 9.1% against the previous year. The cabbage yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Ethiopia shrank slightly to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -2.1% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 42%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the cabbage harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, shipments abroad of cabbage and other brassicas increased by 5.8% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +31.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, cabbage exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 24%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Djibouti (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Ethiopia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Djibouti totaled +8.0%.

In value terms, Djibouti ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Djibouti stood at +7.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 0.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Djibouti.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Djibouti amounted to -0.8% per year.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, purchases abroad of cabbage and other brassicas was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 4,742%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 2,292%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of cabbage to Ethiopia, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa (X kg), with a 2.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +62.7%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Ethiopia, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 1.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +90.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 South Africa totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+17.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform