Northern America: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Northern America

The North American cabbage market stood at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +104.0% against 2012 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Cabbage Production in Northern America

In value terms, cabbage production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 -1.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The United States (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cabbage production, comprising approx. 85% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (X tons), sixfold.

In the United States, cabbage production expanded at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average cabbage yield rose to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 4.4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the cabbage harvested area in Northern America was estimated at X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 7.7%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, exports of cabbage and other brassicas in Northern America dropped rapidly to X tons, waning by -21.3% against the year before. In general, exports saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the major exporter of cabbage and other brassicas, creating 67% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), constituting a 33% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cabbage exports from the United States stood at -3.4%. At the same time, Canada (+5.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +5.2% from 2012-2022. While the share of Canada (+16 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the United States (-15.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest cabbage supplier in Northern America, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States amounted to +1.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.3%).

Cabbage Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of cabbage and other brassicas, when their volume decreased by -10.1% to X tons. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, cabbage imports contracted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% 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 +134.6% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 37%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the key importer of cabbage and other brassicas, constituting 80% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), generating a 20% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cabbage and other brassicas imports, with a CAGR of +7.9% from 2012 to 2022. Canada (-1.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United States (+18 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Canada (-18 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cabbage and other brassicas in Northern America, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 31% share of total imports.

In the United States, cabbage imports increased at an average annual rate of +11.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+6.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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