Moldova: Cabbage Market 2020

Cabbage Market Size in Moldova

The revenue of the cabbage market in Moldova amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, cabbage consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Moldova cabbage consumption peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Cabbage Production in Moldova

In value terms, cabbage production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, cabbage production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Moldova cabbage production peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Moldova stood at X ton per ha in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the cabbage yield reached its maximum level at X ton per ha in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, 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.

Cabbage harvested area in Moldova totaled X ha in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the cabbage harvested area continues to indicate a drastic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production attained its peak figure at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Moldova

In 2018, the cabbage exports from Moldova amounted to X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, cabbage exports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, the total exports indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, cabbage exports increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, cabbage exports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China was the major exporter of cabbage and other brassicas exported in the world, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. The U.S. (X tons) held an X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (X%) and Mexico (X%). The following exporters - Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Macedonia (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - together made up X% 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. From 2007 to 2018, the share of China, Mexico, the Netherlands, Macedonia and Canada increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest cabbage markets from Moldova were China ($X), the U.S. ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, China recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The cabbage export price in Moldova stood at $X per ton in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, cabbage export price increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for cabbage and other brassicas attained their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, 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 Moldova

In 2018, the cabbage imports into Moldova amounted to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cabbage imports continue to indicate a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, cabbage imports attained their peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of cabbage imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, cabbage imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Moldova imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) were the major importers of cabbage and other brassicasacross the globe, together recording near X% of total imports. Germany (X tons) took a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Vietnam (X%), Canada (X%) and Malaysia (X%). Russia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Canada ($X) and China, Hong Kong SAR ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, the Netherlands, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Chinese, Kazakhstan and Moldova, which together accounted for a further X Nam recorded the highest growth rate of market size, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the cabbage import price in Moldova amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated strong growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, cabbage import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Moldova import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; 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 Vietnam, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform