Nepal: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Nepal

The Nepalese cauliflower and broccoli market fell to $X in 2022, reducing by -6.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a drastic downturn. Cauliflower and broccoli consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Nepal

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in Nepal dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cauliflower and broccoli yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of cauliflower and broccoli in Nepal totaled X ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the cauliflower and broccoli harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Nepal

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of cauliflower and broccoli decreased by -3% to X kg in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 452% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 236% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X kg) was the main destination for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Nepal, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India totaled -3.3%.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Nepal, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 7.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India amounted to -12.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bangladesh (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Nepal

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of cauliflower and broccoli decreased by -9.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 273%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 266% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main cauliflower and broccoli supplier to Nepal, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at +13.6%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cauliflower and broccoli to Nepal.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India totaled +14.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +0.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform