India: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in India

The Indian cabbage market declined modestly to $X in 2022, waning by -1.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Cabbage Production in India

In value terms, cabbage production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. Cabbage production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in India declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 6.4% against the previous year. The cabbage yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined 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, the total area harvested in terms of cabbage and other brassicas production in India dropped to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, cabbage exports from India rose notably to X tons, growing by 12% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, cabbage exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +24.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Maldives (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from India, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Maldives exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bhutan (X tons), threefold. Nepal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Maldives totaled +4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bhutan (+1,055.5% per year) and Nepal (-2.3% per year).

In value terms, Maldives ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from India, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bhutan ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Maldives stood at +8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bhutan (+978.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-10.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% 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 2019 when the average export price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($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 Pakistan (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, approx. X tons of cabbage and other brassicas were imported into India; growing by 8.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 391%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, cabbage imports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 425%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nepal (X tons) was the main cabbage supplier to India, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Nepal totaled +8.8%.

In value terms, Nepal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to India.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Nepal totaled +8.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Nepal.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nepal amounted to -0.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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