10 World’s Biggest Producers of Cabbages-According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2023, there are 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Cabbages in 2021. All of these countries have huge production of Cabbages and most of the productions are to fulfill domestic consumption.
Cabbage basically has popular in some regions. This vegetable can be used in some dishes as ingredients, eat 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).
Nutritionally, the cabbage also has good nutrition to our body. According to data of Source : FoodData Central, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA), in very 100 grams of Cabbage, It contains various nutritions namely, calcium, Magnesium, Beta Carotene, Sodoium an others. the complex nutrition can be looked at the picture above.
The Harvested Areas and World’s Production of Cabbages From 1970 to 2021
| Years | Harvested Areas | Production of Cabbages |
|---|---|---|
| (Hecteras (Ha)) | (Tonnes) | |
| 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 |
| Source: FAOSTAT, 2023 | ||
In the World’s production of Cabbage, this vegetable has increased production from time to time. In the year of 1970, the harvested areas of cabbage was just 1,344,876 hectares with output of cabbage around 27,840,539 tonnes. Furthermore, in 2021, the harvested areas of cabbage has become 2,450,601 hectares (ha) with output of cabbage reached 71,707,239 tonnes.
In the year of 2021, based on the continent productions, there are some specific regions with have huge production of cabbages. Asia still becomes the major area of cabbage productions with output of cabbage reached 56,100,856 tonnes, followed by Europe with output of cabbage around 9,293,779 and Africa with output of cabbage reached 4,095,078.
More Specific, in the Country regions, there are 10 World’s Biggest Country’s Producers of Cabbages in 2021. All of this data come from from FAO Statistical Corporate Database in 2023. Here is the rank of 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Cabbages. Most of the country that huge production of cabbage is located in Asia regions.
The Rank of 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Cabbages
| Ranks | Countries | Production of Cabbages in 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| (Tonnes) | ||
| 1 | China, mainland | 34,480,155 |
| 2 | India | 9,560,000 |
| 3 | Republic of Korea | 2,473,171 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 2,352,800 |
| 5 | Ukraine | 1,722,580 |
| 6 | Indonesia | 1,434,670 |
| 7 | Japan | 1,402,287 |
| 8 | Kenya | 1,099,882 |
| 9 | Viet Nam | 1,024,203 |
| 10 | United States of America | 959,507 |
| Source: FAOSTAT, 2023 | ||
Brief Description of 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Cabbages
1.China, mainland
China still becomes the biggest producer of Cabbage in 2021. Statistically, the output production of China reached 34,480,155 tonnes. Many of cabbage production has been used as salad.
2.India
India is the second biggest producer of Cabbage in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Cabbage from India reached 9,560,000 tonnes. Geographically, in India, the main cultivation areas of cabbages spread across some states. These states that have huge production of cabbage, including: West Bengal, Orissa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Bihar.
3.Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea is the next biggest producer in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Cabbage from Republic of Korea reached 2,473,171 tonnes. In South Korea, the usage of Cabbage is for Kimchi. One of the national dish in South Korea. The cabbage fermented in garlic, chilies and vinegar to make Kimchi. Napa cabbage, one of the most popular type of cabbage in South Korea, with light-green coloured leaves and compact structures, is a required ingredient for kimchi.
4.Russian Federation
Russia is biggest producer of cabbage in Europe Regions. Statistically, the production of cabbage from Russia reached 2,352,800 tonnes. Dagestan, Sakha are some of the cultivation regions of cabbage in Russia. Statistically, Russian people loves this vegetables because their consumption of cabbage still oen of the biggest. Statistically, Russian’s consumption of cabbage reached 20 kg per person annually. Functionally, Cabbage in Russia can be used as ingredient for some dishes including: Shchi (Cabbage soup) , sauerkraut, stewed cabbage, borscht, and pierogies.
5.Ukraine
Ukraine is the 5th biggest producer of Cabbage in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Cabbages from Ukraine reached 1,722,580 tonnes. 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.Indonesia
Indonesia is the 6th biggest producer of Cabbage in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of cabbages from Indonesia reached 1,434,670 tonnes. Geograhically, the main cultivation of cabbage in Indonesia distributes in Sumatera Utara, Jawa Barat, Jawa Tengah, Jawa Timur, Sumatera Barat provinces. The provinces above has huge production than other province in Indonesia. Functionally, cabbage in Indonesia can be used as salad in Gado-gado/ Ketoprak, Rujak, and other Indonesian dishes.
7.Japan
Japan is also one of the biggest producers of cabbages in 2021. Statistically, the Production of cabbages from Japan reached 1,402,287 tonnes. Geographically, Hokkaido is one of the main cultivation areas of cabbages in Japan. Functionally, cabbage in Japan can be consumed raw in Sallad
8.Kenya
Kenya is the African nation that has huge production of cabbage in 2021. Statistically, the production cabbage from Kenya reached 1,099,882 tonnes. 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.
9.Viet Nam
Vietnam is the 9th biggest producer of Cabbage in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database in 2021, the production of cabbage from Vietnam reached 1,024,203 tonnes. Geograhically, in Vetnam, most of cabbage cultivation areas distributes in the northern, central provinces, and the Central Highlands.
10.United States of America
United States of America (USA) is the 10th World’s Biggest Producer of Cabbage in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Cabbage from United States of America (USA) reached 959,507 tonnes. Geographically, in the USA, most of cabbage from this country come from several states, including California, Wisconsin, New York, Florida, and Texas.
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