The global landscape for broccoli and cauliflower cultivation is dominated by China and India, which account for the largest harvested areas, demonstrating significant production capacity. China is the largest contributor with 592.03 thousand hectares, followed closely by India with 501.15 thousand hectares. The United States, Spain, and Mexico also play pivotal roles, albeit with significantly smaller areas.
Year-on-year analysis reveals mixed trends. China and India show stable growth rates of 2.1% and 2.04% respectively, while the United States sees a slight decline of 0.31%. Noteworthy growth is observed in countries like Indonesia (4.42%), Ecuador (3.79%), and Vietnam (4.03%). Conversely, countries like France (-3.82%) and Greece (-9.06%) exhibit declining trends.
Future trends to watch include:
- Expansion in Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia and Vietnam, which exhibit strong growth trajectories.
- Potential for increasing area in African nations such as Kenya, which recorded a remarkable 15.3% growth.
- Persistent decline in European countries like France and traditional leaders such as Greece may continue if current trends persist.
- Increasing focus on sustainability and climate-resilient crops which could impact both cultivation techniques and harvested areas globally.
Top countries in Broccoli and Cauliflowers Harvested Area by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 592,030 | 2023 | +1.91% | +2.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 501,150 | 2023 | +1.79% | +2.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 63,280 | 2023 | -0.4% | -0.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 43,860 | 2023 | +2.17% | +1.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Mexico | 43,050 | 2023 | +2.12% | +1.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bangladesh | 21,630 | 2023 | +1.69% | +2.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ecuador | 21,410 | 2023 | +3.28% | +3.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 17,470 | 2023 | +1.2% | +1.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 16,320 | 2023 | -0.34% | -0.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 16,110 | 2023 | +0.83% | +1.2% | View data |
