Venezuela: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Venezuela

In 2022, the Venezuelan cabbage market decreased by -1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +21.3% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Production in Venezuela

In value terms, cabbage production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 125%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Venezuela totaled X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 1% against the previous year. The cabbage yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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, approx. X ha of cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in Venezuela; which is down by -3.6% compared with the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cabbage harvested area increased by +36.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. The cabbage harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Venezuela

In 2022, shipments abroad of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by -10% to X tons, falling for the eighth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 187% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 152% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Aruba (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Venezuela, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Aruba totaled +1.6%.

In value terms, Aruba ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Venezuela.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Aruba amounted to +7.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 4.9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cabbage export price decreased by +0.1% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Aruba.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Aruba amounted to +5.6% per year.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Venezuela

For the fifth consecutive year, Venezuela recorded decline in overseas purchases of cabbage and other brassicas, which decreased by -1.8% to X kg in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Dominican Republic (X kg) was the main supplier of cabbage to Venezuela, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Dominican Republic totaled +83.9%.

In value terms, the Dominican Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Venezuela.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Dominican Republic totaled +132.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 418%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +361.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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