HS Code:
Green cabbage, classified under HS Code 0704.90, is a leafy green vegetable widely cultivated and traded globally for its nutritional value and versatility in culinary applications. It is a staple in many diets, used in salads, soups, and fermented dishes like sauerkraut and kimchi. The global trade of green cabbage is influenced by seasonal production, regional demand, and logistical capabilities for fresh produce.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately 3.2 million metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & International Trade Centre (ITC)
1.1 million metric tons
34.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
0.5 million metric tons
15.6% of total trade of total trade
Stable
0.3 million metric tons
9.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
0.2 million metric tons
6.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
0.15 million metric tons
4.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
8.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
25% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local agriculture)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Rising demand for organic green cabbage
Increased trade volume for certified organic produce, particularly in North America and Europe, with a premium price driving export growth from countries like the Netherlands and the US.
2021-2022
Growth in processed cabbage products
Higher exports of fermented and pre-cut cabbage products, especially from China and South Korea, due to global popularity of kimchi and ready-to-eat meals.
2020-2022
Climate change affecting production
Shifts in production and trade patterns due to unpredictable weather, with countries like India facing reduced yields, increasing reliance on imports in some regions.
2019-2022
The European Union introduced stricter phytosanitary regulations for imported cabbage to prevent the spread of agricultural pests, requiring additional certifications from exporters.
March 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters from developing countries, potentially reducing trade volume to the EU in the short term.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement has facilitated tariff-free trade of green cabbage within the region, enhancing export volumes from Mexico to the US and Canada.
January 2023
Strengthened regional supply chains, with Mexico increasing its market share in North America.
China invested in advanced cold chain logistics to improve the export of fresh produce, including green cabbage, to Southeast Asia and Europe.
October 2022
Expected to solidify Chinaโs position as the leading exporter by reducing spoilage and extending market reach.