Italy: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian cabbage market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Italy

In value terms, cabbage production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Italy amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 4%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average cabbage yield remained 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 Italy reduced slightly to X ha in 2022, flattening at the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cabbage harvested area decreased by +0.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 74% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the cabbage harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of cabbage and other brassicas, when their volume decreased by -12.2% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, cabbage exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Italy, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+5.2% per year) and Austria (+1.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Italy, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+8.1% per year) and Austria (+3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -13.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Poland (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of cabbage and other brassicas were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, cabbage imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Italy, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.4% per year) and Poland (+28.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Italy, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled +10.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+7.8% per year) and Germany (+1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 17%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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