United Arab Emirates: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The cabbage market in the United Arab Emirates reduced to $X in 2022, waning by -4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, cabbage production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 170% against the previous year. Cabbage production peaked 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 the United Arab Emirates surged to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 17% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cabbage yield decreased by -17.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield attained the maximum level 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 total area harvested in terms of cabbage and other brassicas production in the United Arab Emirates contracted to X ha, shrinking by -14.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas exported from the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 35% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 1,048% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,200%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) were the main destinations of cabbage exports from the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sri Lanka (with a CAGR of +358.2%).

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sri Lanka totaled +326.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -28.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 153%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Maldives (+19.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas imported into the United Arab Emirates dropped rapidly to X tons, which is down by -39.2% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports faced a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 391%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 136%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 61% of total imports. China, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +29.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled -1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (-6.4% per year) and Spain (+10.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 45%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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