Indonesia: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Indonesia

The Indonesian cabbage market stood at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Indonesia

In value terms, cabbage production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 12%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Indonesia reduced to X tons per ha, dropping by -2.2% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the 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 cabbage and other brassicas production in Indonesia was estimated at X ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the cabbage harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Indonesia

In 2022, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by -76.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 72% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 72%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Indonesia, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Taiwan (Chinese) totaled -15.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (-20.8% per year) and Singapore (-18.3% per year).

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Singapore ($X) constituted the largest markets for cabbage exported from Indonesia worldwide, with a combined 99.9% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of -9.9%, 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

In 2022, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 43% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw strong growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 Malaysia (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Indonesia

In 2022, overseas purchases of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by -59% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 249% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 265% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +1.6%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -2.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -30.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 32%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Thailand amounted to +10.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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