Iran: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Iran

The Iranian cabbage market totaled $X in 2022, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -7.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Iran

In value terms, cabbage production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -11.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 90% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Iran totaled X tons per ha, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 8.4%. The cabbage yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cabbage harvested area in Iran reduced modestly to X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 30%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the cabbage harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, approx. X tons of cabbage and other brassicas were exported from Iran; declining by -6.9% on 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 121% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Iran, with a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Oman (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-12.7% per year) and Oman (+4.4% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Iran, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled -6.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-6.5% per year) and Oman (+4.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -6.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 25% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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 Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Azerbaijan (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Iran

For the sixth year in a row, Iran recorded decline in overseas purchases of cabbage and other brassicas, which decreased by -48.1% to X kg in 2022. Overall, imports faced a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 925% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 559%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main cabbage supplier to Iran, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at -17.2%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled -3.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 59% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 167% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to +50.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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