Malawi: Cabbage Market 2020

Cabbage Market Size in Malawi

The revenue of the cabbage market in Malawi amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, cabbage consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cabbage market reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Cabbage Production in Malawi

In value terms, cabbage production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, cabbage production continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, cabbage production reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Malawi amounted to X ton per ha in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the cabbage yield reached its peak level of X ton per ha. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the cabbage yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in Malawi; going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the cabbage harvested area continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global cabbage harvested area peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Malawi

In 2018, approx. X kg of cabbage and other brassicas were exported from Malawi; coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cabbage exports continue to indicate a dramatic drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cabbage exports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, cabbage exports continue to indicate a dramatic reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports decreased by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cabbage exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, China (X tons) represented the key exporter of cabbage and other brassicas, mixing up X% of total exports. The U.S. (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%) and Mexico (X%). Spain (X tons), Canada (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Macedonia (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cabbage and other brassicas exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Macedonia (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Canada (+X%), Mexico (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Uzbekistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The U.S. and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%) and Poland (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+X p.p.), Mexico (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.), Macedonia (+X p.p.) and Canada (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X), the U.S. ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports.

China experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the cabbage export price in Malawi amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the cabbage export price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for cabbage and other brassicas attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Malawi

In 2018, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas imported into Malawi amounted to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, cabbage imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, cabbage imports reached their peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of cabbage imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, cabbage imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, cabbage imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of cabbage and other brassicas in 2018. Germany (X tons) occupied the next position in the ranking, followed by Canada (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons). All these countries together occupied near X% share of total imports. Russia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Canada ($X) and China, Hong Kong SAR ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Thailand, Russia, Singapore, the Czech Republic, Vietnam, Kazakhstan and Malawi, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main importing countries, Thailand recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The cabbage import price in Malawi stood at $X per ton in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the cabbage import price continues to indicate a drastic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Malawi import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform