Turkey: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish cabbage market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, growing by 3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Cabbage consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Production in Turkey

In value terms, cabbage production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Turkey skyrocketed to X tons per ha, picking up by 21% on 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The cabbage 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 Turkey fell rapidly to X ha, which is down by -17.7% on 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Turkey

Cabbage exports from Turkey was estimated at X tons in 2022, with an increase of 10% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, cabbage exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 47% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Georgia (X tons) were the main destinations of cabbage exports from Turkey, together accounting for 51% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Georgia (with a CAGR of +100.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for cabbage exported from Turkey worldwide, together comprising 64% of total exports. Austria, Sweden, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Georgia, Romania, Cyprus, Azerbaijan and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Georgia, with a CAGR of +75.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 43%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 Romania (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, overseas purchases of cabbage and other brassicas increased by 6,897% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports saw resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cabbage imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 2,595% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) was the main supplier of cabbage to Turkey, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran totaled +6.9%.

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Iran amounted to -2.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -66.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 123% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iran amounted to -8.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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