Latin America and the Caribbean: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American cauliflower and broccoli market declined markedly to $X in 2022, reducing by -25.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a temperate expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 46%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of cauliflower and broccoli production was Mexico (X tons), accounting for 65% of total volume. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli production in Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Guatemala (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ecuador (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Mexico totaled +5.7%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Guatemala (+1.3% per year) and Ecuador (+1.6% per year).

The average cauliflower and broccoli yield reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cauliflower and broccoli yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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, approx. X ha of cauliflower and broccoli were harvested in Latin America and the Caribbean; remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cauliflower and broccoli production attained the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the amount of cauliflower and broccoli exported in Latin America and the Caribbean surged to X tons, jumping by 41% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 51%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Mexico prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 93% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Guatemala (X tons), making up a 7.1% share of total exports.

Mexico was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cauliflower and broccoli exports, with a CAGR of +14.7% from 2012 to 2022. Guatemala (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mexico (+28 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Guatemala saw its share reduced by -18.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guatemala ($X), with a 9.2% share of total exports.

In Mexico, cauliflower and broccoli exports increased at an average annual rate of +15.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -19.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 36% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while Mexico amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (+2.0%).

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the amount of cauliflower and broccoli imported in Latin America and the Caribbean shrank to X tons, falling by -13.5% compared with 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +64.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 108%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

El Salvador (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together mixing up 83% of total imports. Barbados (X tons) and Trinidad and Tobago (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +5.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cauliflower and broccoli in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Barbados ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by El Salvador, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Mexico totaled +11.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Barbados (+12.3% per year) and El Salvador (+9.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 import price increased by +12.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Barbados ($X per ton), while El Salvador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Barbados (+8.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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