EU: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in the EU

The EU cauliflower and broccoli market rose sharply to $X in 2022, increasing by 6.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in the EU

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The country with the largest volume of cauliflower and broccoli production was Spain (X tons), accounting for 34% of total volume. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Spain amounted to +3.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-1.3% per year) and France (-3.6% per year).

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli yield in the European Union amounted to X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 3.7%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the cauliflower and broccoli yield remained 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cauliflower and broccoli production in the European Union amounted to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6.3%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of cauliflower and broccoli decreased by -3.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) represented the largest exporter of cauliflower and broccoli, creating 54% of total exports. France (X tons) took a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (12%) and the Netherlands (9.1%). The following exporters - Portugal (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - each accounted for a 6% share of total exports.

Exports from Spain increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Portugal (+30.8%) and the Netherlands (+9.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +30.8% from 2012-2022. Italy and Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-3.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Spain (+9.6 p.p.), the Netherlands (+4.8 p.p.) and Portugal (+2.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while France saw its share reduced by -9.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplier in the European Union, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

In Spain, cauliflower and broccoli exports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (+2.4% per year) and France (-3.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, declining by -8.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Portugal ($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 the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of cauliflower and broccoli were imported in the European Union; with an increase of 8.3% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports dropped to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +50.8% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the seven major importers of cauliflower and broccoli, namely Germany, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Belgium and the Czech Republic, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Italy (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 46% share of total imports. Poland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Portugal, Italy, Sweden, Ireland, Hungary and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +13.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -10% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Portugal ($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 Netherlands (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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