10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Cabbages

 

In 2025, there are 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Cabbages-According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2025, there are 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Cabbages in 2023. All these countries have huge production of Cabbages and most of the productions are to fulfill domestic consumption.

Cabbage is basically popular in some regions. This vegetable can be used in some dishes as ingredients, eaten freshly, and many other uses. Taxonomically, cabbage can be classified into Superorder: Rosanae; Order: Brassicales; Family: Brassicaceae; Genus: Brassica L. and Species: Brassica oleracea L. Because it is included into Family of Brassicaceae, Cabbage has close relationship with Brassica rapa (turnip), Brassica napus (rapeseed), Raphanus sativus (radish), garden cress (Lepidium sativum), and watercress (Nasturtium officinale). Commonly, based on morphological types, there are some popular types of cabbage including green cabbage, red cabbage, savoy cabbage, napa cabbage, white cabbage, bok choy, conehead cabbage, and Brussels sprouts.       

Nutritionally, cabbage also has good nutrition for our body. According to data from Source: FoodData Central, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA), in every 100 grams of Cabbage, it contains various nutritions namely, calcium, Magnesium, Beta Carotene, Sodium and others. The complex nutrition can be seen in the picture above.

The Harvested Areas and World’s Production of Cabbages From 1970 to 2023

Years	Harvested Areas	Production of Cabbages
	(Hectares (Ha))	(Tons)
1970	1,344,876	27,840,539
1971	1,366,882	28,182,279
1972	1,351,600	27,391,951
1973	1,386,523	30,155,180
1974	1,398,937	30,392,404
1975	1,400,625	31,429,951
1976	1,399,934	33,512,590
1977	1,414,992	33,003,750
1978	1,522,134	37,814,587
1979	1,508,611	35,000,879
1980	1,559,982	35,813,425
1981	1,583,770	36,739,939
1982	1,587,814	39,384,359
1983	1,582,231	37,817,376
1984	1,639,349	41,487,475
1985	1,608,173	38,862,494
1986	1,702,809	39,991,881
1987	1,791,381	38,470,910
1988	1,693,998	38,781,388
1989	1,716,633	39,089,885
1990	1,650,400	39,353,007
1991	1,701,833	40,231,249
1992	1,721,364	39,220,067
1993	1,846,276	42,252,168
1994	1,907,626	42,414,685
1995	1,957,199	44,938,194
1996	2,097,553	48,180,539
1997	2,140,192	48,902,885
1998	2,245,826	49,772,054
1999	2,438,065	53,098,727
2000	2,709,557	75,128,465
2001	2,543,744	71,340,148
2002	2,458,642	68,403,561
2003	2,405,922	67,895,415
2004	2,309,688	66,435,069
2005	2,309,224	65,160,226
2006	2,174,504	64,351,104
2007	2,170,968	62,383,096
2008	2,242,650	64,988,293
2009	2,287,539	65,577,643
2010	2,299,315	65,858,367
2011	2,422,430	69,856,413
2012	2,386,661	67,879,688
2013	2,375,255	68,741,663
2014	2,427,548	70,915,501
2015	2,467,196	70,307,349
2016	2,424,850	70,846,444
2017	2,445,895	71,972,360
2018	2,412,078	70,479,228
2019	2,417,971	70,626,480
2020	2,425,106	71,447,158
2021	2,450,601	71,707,239
2022	2,354,928	73,640,958
2023	2,358,985	73,828,504
Source: FAOSTAT, 2025

In the world’s production of Cabbage, this vegetable has increased gradually in its production from time to time. In the year 1970, the harvested areas of cabbage were just 1,344,876 hectares with output of cabbage around 27,840,539 tons. Furthermore, in 2023, the harvested areas of cabbage became 2,358,985 hectares (ha) with output of cabbage reaching 73,828,504 tons.

 

World’s Production of Cabbages Based on Continents in 2023

Continent	Production of Cabbages in 2023
	(Tons)
Africa	4,752,109
Americas	2,074,937
Asia	58,130,449
Europe	8,713,351
Oceania	157,659
Source: FAOSTAT, 2024

 

In the year 2023, based on continent productions, there are some specific regions with huge production of cabbages. Asia still became the major area of cabbage production with output of cabbage reaching 58,130,449 tons, followed by Europe with output of cabbage around 8,713,351 and Africa with output of cabbage reached 4,752,109.

More Specifically, in the country regions, there are 10 World’s Biggest Countries Producers of Cabbages in 2023. All this data comes from FAO Statistical Corporate Database in 2025. Here is the rank of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Cabbages. Specifically, most countries which have huge production of cabbage are in Asia regions.

 

The Rank of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Cabbages in 2023

 

Ranks	Countries	Production of Cabbages in 2023
		(Tons)
1	China, mainland	35,548,458
2	India	10,049,000
3	Russian Federation	2,569,254
4	Republic of Korea	2,453,436
5	Ukraine	1,587,370
6	Japan	1,420,448
7	Indonesia	1,399,005
8	Viet Nam	1,165,263
9	Kenya	1,042,800
10	Türkiye	988,111
Source: FAOSTAT, 2025

 

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Brief Description of 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Cabbages

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1.China, mainland         

China still becomes the world’s biggest country producer of cabbage in 2023. Statistically, the output production of China reached 35,548,458 tons. Many cabbages production have been used as salad. Genetically, China is popular with Chinese cabbage Which has two cultivar groups, namely the Pekinensis Group (napa cabbage) and the Chinensis Group (bok choy).

2.India 

India is the 2^nd world’s biggest country producer of Cabbage in 2023. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Cabbage from India reached 10,049,000 tons. Geographically, in India, the main cultivation areas of cabbages spread across some states. These states have huge production of cabbage, including West Bengal, Odisha, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Bihar.

3. Russian Federation    

Russia is the world’s biggest country producer of cabbage in Europe. Statistically, the production of cabbage from Russia reached 2,569,254 tons. Dagestan and Sakha are some of the cultivation regions of cabbage in Russia. Statistically, Russian people love these vegetables because their consumption of cabbage is still one of the biggest. Statistically, Russian’s consumption of cabbage reached 20 kg per person annually. Functionally, cabbage in Russia can be used as an ingredient for some dishes including:  Shchi (Cabbage soup), sauerkraut, stewed cabbage, borscht, and pierogies.

4.Republic of Korea      

The Republic of Korea is the next biggest producer in 2023. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Cabbage from the Republic of Korea reached 2,453,436 tons. In South Korea, the usage of Cabbage is for Kimchi. One of the national dishes in South Korea. The cabbage is fermented in garlic, chilies, and vinegar to make “Kimchi”.  Napa cabbage, one of the most popular types of cabbage in South Korea, with light green-colored leaves and compact structures, is a required ingredient for kimchi.

5.Ukraine          

Ukraine is the 5^th biggest producer of Cabbage in 2023. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Cabbages from Ukraine reached 1,587,370 tons. Basically, Kherson is one of the main cabbage areas in Ukraine. Functionally, cabbage in Ukraine can be used in some dishes including Ukrainian Stuffed Cabbage (Holubtsi) and Ukrainian Braised Cabbage.

6.Japan

Japan is also one of the biggest producers of cabbages in 2023. Statistically, the Production of cabbages from Japan reached 1,420,448 tons. Geographically, Hokkaido is one of the main cultivation areas of cabbages in Japan. Functionally, cabbage in Japan can be consumed raw in Salad.

 

7.Indonesia      

Indonesia is the 7^th world’s biggest producer of Cabbage in 2023. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of cabbages from Indonesia reached 1,399,005 tons. Geographically, the main cultivation of cabbage in Indonesia distributes in Sumatera Utara, Jawa Barat, Jawa Tengah, Jawa Timur, Sumatera Barat provinces. The provinces above have huge production than other provinces in Indonesia. Functionally, cabbage in Indonesia can be used as salad in Gado-gado/ Ketoprak, Rujak, and other Indonesian dishes.

8.Viet Nam

Vietnam is the 8^th world’s biggest producer of Cabbage in 2023. According to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database in 2025, the production of cabbage from Vietnam reached 1,165,263 tons. Geographically, in Vietnam, most of the cabbage cultivation areas are distributed in the northern, central provinces, and the Central Highlands.

9. Kenya             

Kenya is the African nation that will have a huge production of cabbage in 2023. Statistically, the production of cabbage from Kenya reached 1,042,800 tons. In Kenya, Geographically, the cabbage cultivation areas are in Mt. Elgon, Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Bungoma, Molo, Elburgon, Njambini, Meru, Nyeri, and Nyahururu, Elgeyo Marakwet highlands, Transzoia, Muranga.

10. Türkiye

Türkiye is the 10^th World’s Biggest Producer of Cabbage in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Cabbage from Türkiye reached 959,507 tons. Geographically, in Türkiye, Cabbage can be found around Black Sea cities and Anatolia.

 

The Summary of   10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Cabbages in 2023

 

 

Bibliography of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Cabbages

FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT). 2023. Cabbage. Accessed via https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL/visualize on February 3rd, 2022.

Apeda. 2023. Indian Production of Cabbage. Accessed via https://agriexchange.apeda.gov.in/India%20Production/India_Productions.aspx?hscode=1071 on February 3rd, 2023.

FoodData Central (USDA). 2023. Cabbage, raw. Accessed via
https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/nutrients on May 16th, 2023.