Europe: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Europe

The Europe cauliflower and broccoli market was estimated at $X in 2022, picking up by 6.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Europe

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 12%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Spain (X tons) remains the largest cauliflower and broccoli producing country in Europe, accounting for 31% 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 a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Spain stood at +3.9%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Italy (-1.3% per year) and France (-3.6% per year).

The average cauliflower and broccoli yield expanded modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 1.7% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cauliflower and broccoli yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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, the total area harvested in terms of cauliflower and broccoli production in Europe declined to X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 5.1%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports in Europe

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% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 7.8%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports shrank 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) represented the main exporter of cauliflower and broccoli, comprising 53% of total exports. France (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 15% share, followed by Italy (12%) and the Netherlands (9%). The following exporters - Portugal (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - each recorded 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 Europe, 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. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Spain, the Netherlands and Portugal increased by +9.4, +4.7 and +2.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplier in Europe, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

In Spain, cauliflower and broccoli exports increased 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -8.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 14%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, 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 Europe

In 2022, imports of cauliflower and broccoli in Europe rose rapidly to X tons, surging by 12% against 2021. Overall, imports recorded a mild expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports expanded to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of cauliflower and broccoli imports in 2022 were the UK (X tons), Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Norway (X tons), together accounting for 83% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +9.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cauliflower and broccoli importing markets in Europe were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 49% of total imports. France, Poland, Switzerland, Belgium, Norway, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Portugal and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Among the main importing countries, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +11.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -7.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell 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 Norway ($X per ton), while Portugal ($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 UK (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform