Greece: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Greece

The Greek cauliflower and broccoli market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by 5.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep reduction. Cauliflower and broccoli consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Greece

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in Greece stood at X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 2.3% on 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average cauliflower and broccoli yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Greece amounted to X ha, leveling off at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 5.7%. The cauliflower and broccoli harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, overseas shipments of cauliflower and broccoli decreased by -12.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 97%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons) was the main destination for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Greece, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli exports to Bulgaria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Cyprus (X tons), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bulgaria stood at -11.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (-2.8% per year) and Cyprus (+9.8% per year).

In value terms, Cyprus ($X), Romania ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cauliflower and broccoli exported from Greece worldwide, together comprising 69% of total exports. Belgium, Norway, Serbia, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Norway, with a CAGR of +339.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cauliflower and broccoli export price decreased by -9.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 the UK (+20.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cauliflower and broccoli decreased by -9.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 69%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplier to Greece, accounting for a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled +19.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-2.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest cauliflower and broccoli suppliers to Greece were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 64% share of total imports. Belgium, Bulgaria, Italy, Turkey and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +23.6%, 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 average cauliflower and broccoli import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -5.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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