Ghana: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian cabbage market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 44% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a prominent expansion. Cabbage consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Ghana

In value terms, cabbage production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Cabbage production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2022, the average cabbage yield in Ghana was estimated at less than X kg per ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 cabbage and other brassicas production in Ghana totaled less than X ha, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, exports of cabbage and other brassicas from Ghana surged to X tons, jumping by 178% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 534%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cabbage exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 849% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Ghana, with a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Burkina Faso (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +34.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burkina Faso (+7.3% per year) and Niger (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Ghana, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burkina Faso ($X), with a 1.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +52.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burkina Faso (+10.3% per year) and Niger (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -36.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 119%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso ($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 the UK (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas imported into Ghana surged to X tons, increasing by 51% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 209% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cabbage imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 228% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest cabbage supplier to Ghana, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +41.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+59.7% per year) and Egypt (+11.6% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Ghana, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +25.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+48.9% per year) and Egypt (+13.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 85% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+62.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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