Russian Federation: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian cabbage market rose to $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by 9.1%. Cabbage consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, cabbage production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Russia rose slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 1.9% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in Russia; increasing by 3.9% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a noticeable setback. The cabbage harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas exported from Russia was estimated at X tons, with an increase of 14% against 2021. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 802% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 380% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Russia, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ukraine amounted to +108.2%.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Russia, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 32% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ukraine totaled +87.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -17.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (-6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of cabbage and other brassicas increased by 14% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 45%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Armenia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to Russia, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Kyrgyzstan and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +60.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Armenia ($X) and Belarus ($X) constituted the largest cabbage suppliers to Russia, together comprising 57% of total imports. Turkey, Uzbekistan, Egypt, North Macedonia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +59.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -5.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 15%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was North Macedonia ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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