Greece: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Greece

The Greek cabbage market declined to $X in 2022, waning by -5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Cabbage consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Greece

In value terms, cabbage production shrank notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 44%. Cabbage production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average cabbage yield in Greece contracted slightly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -4.3% compared with 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 18%. The cabbage yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in Greece; growing by 7.9% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 23% against the previous year. The cabbage harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of cabbage and other brassicas were exported from Greece; which is down by -23.7% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 66%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Cyprus (X tons) were the main destinations of cabbage exports from Greece, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cyprus (with a CAGR of +6.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for cabbage exported from Greece were Cyprus ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined 93% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Cyprus, with a CAGR of +3.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Cyprus (-2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Greece

Cabbage imports into Greece contracted significantly to X tons in 2022, waning by -42.8% compared with the year before. In general, imports showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 237% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 232% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Greece, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bulgaria (X tons), with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+10.4% per year) and Bulgaria (+4.3% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Greece, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+10.2% per year) and Italy (+5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 65%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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