French Guiana: Cabbage Market 2020

Cabbage Market Size in French Guiana

The revenue of the cabbage market in French Guiana amounted to $X in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the cabbage market attained its maximum level in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Cabbage Production in French Guiana

In value terms, cabbage production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, cabbage production increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, cabbage production attained its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In 2018, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in French Guiana totaled X ton per ha, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the cabbage yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The global cabbage yield peaked at X ton per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, 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 2018, the harvested area of cabbage and other brassicas in French Guiana stood at X ha, increasing by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production attained its maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports by Country

China represented the key exporter of cabbage and other brassicas in the world, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by the U.S. (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Mexico (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. Spain (X tons), Canada (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Macedonia (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cabbage and other brassicas exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Macedonia (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Canada (+X%), Mexico (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Uzbekistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The U.S. and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%) and Poland (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of China, Mexico, the Netherlands, Macedonia and Canada increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest cabbage markets from French Guiana were China ($X), the U.S. ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, China experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The cabbage export price in French Guiana stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cabbage export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports by Country

China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) were the key importers of cabbage and other brassicas in 2018, resulting at near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Russia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cabbage importing markets into French Guiana were the U.S. ($X), Canada ($X) and China, Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Thailand, Russia, Singapore, the Czech Republic, Vietnam and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the cabbage import price in French Guiana amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the cabbage import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform