Southern Asia: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian cauliflower and broccoli market reached $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

India (X tons) remains the largest cauliflower and broccoli producing country in Southern Asia, accounting for 94% of total volume. It was followed by Bangladesh (X tons), with a 3% share of total production.

In India, cauliflower and broccoli production increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (+5.7% per year) and Pakistan (+0.6% per year).

The average cauliflower and broccoli yield declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 4.2%. Over the period under review, the cauliflower and broccoli yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 cauliflower and broccoli were harvested in Southern Asia; stabilizing at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 7.3%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of cauliflower and broccoli exported in Southern Asia expanded rapidly to X tons, growing by 13% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 151%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 183%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons), together making up a 29% share of total exports. Afghanistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cauliflower and broccoli exports from India stood at +12.4%. At the same time, Pakistan (+59.0%), Bangladesh (+25.9%) and Afghanistan (+22.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +59.0% from 2012-2022. While the share of Bangladesh (+11 p.p.) and Pakistan (+9.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of India (-19.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplying countries in Southern Asia were Bangladesh ($X), India ($X) and Pakistan ($X), together comprising 97% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +46.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by -24.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 483%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of cauliflower and broccoli were imported in Southern Asia; dropping by -28.2% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Maldives represented the key importer of cauliflower and broccoli in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 65% of total imports in 2022. Bhutan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 19% share, followed by Nepal (6.7%). Bangladesh (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cauliflower and broccoli imports into Maldives stood at +8.8%. At the same time, Bangladesh (+21.9%) and Nepal (+13.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +21.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Bhutan (-13.4%) and Sri Lanka (-18.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Maldives (+49 p.p.), Nepal (+5.6 p.p.) and Bangladesh (+3.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Sri Lanka and Bhutan saw its share reduced by -10.6% and -28% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Maldives ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cauliflower and broccoli in Southern Asia, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bhutan ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Maldives stood at +13.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bhutan (-12.9% per year) and Sri Lanka (-4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.3% against the previous year. Import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cauliflower and broccoli import price increased by +69.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 35%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (+17.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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