Spain: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Spain

The Spanish cabbage market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, growing by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a noticeable expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Cabbage Production in Spain

In value terms, cabbage production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 -2.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 39%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Spain fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021. In general, the yield recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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 harvested area of cabbage and other brassicas in Spain declined modestly to X ha, approximately reflecting 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by -3.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; 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 17% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, cabbage exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of cabbage exports from Spain, together comprising 65% of total exports. France, Italy, Denmark, Poland, Sweden and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cabbage exported from Spain were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 64% of total exports. The Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Italy and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +17.6%, saw 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

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, approx. X tons of cabbage and other brassicas were imported into Spain; with an increase of 23% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cabbage imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to Spain, together accounting for 84% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +53.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Portugal ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest cabbage suppliers to Spain, together accounting for 77% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +64.5%, 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

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 56%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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