Fresh Cabbage Prices & Trade in Germany — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Dried Cabbage, Dongchimi, Sauerkraut
HS Code
070490
Last Updated
2026-09-27
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-27.
Fresh Cabbage Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Germany
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Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Cabbage in Germany (HS Code 070490)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70,499,270 | 49,609,182 USD |
| 2023 | 65,528,954 | 43,506,353 USD |
| 2022 | 77,803,884 | 36,656,207 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Cabbage Exports from Germany (HS Code 070490) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden | 21,922,200 | 10,947,698.197 USD |
| 2 | France | 4,217,161 | 6,894,929.134 USD |
| 3 | Italy | 6,455,526 | 5,950,277.258 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 5,903,670 | 5,298,521.864 USD |
| 5 | Austria | 6,006,135 | 4,843,419.847 USD |
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Fresh Cabbage Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Germany: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
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Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Cabbage in Germany (HS Code 070490)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 122,574,035 | 178,951,756 USD |
| 2023 | 111,409,697 | 182,425,412 USD |
| 2022 | 132,440,555 | 166,715,874 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Cabbage to Germany (HS Code 070490) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Cabbage to Germany.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 21,106,057 | 33,341,519.969 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 16,859,603 | 25,890,039.461 USD |
| 3 | Italy | 9,494,556.084 | 16,377,954.422 USD |
| 4 | Portugal | 4,487,915 | 5,908,076.327 USD |
| 5 | Poland | 1,634,746 | 1,555,912.17 USD |
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Fresh Cabbage Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Germany
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Historical Fresh Cabbage Wholesale Supplier Prices in Germany (USD/kg)
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Fresh Cabbage yearly average wholesale prices in Germany: 2024: 0.68 USD / kg, 2025: 0.76 USD / kg, 2026: 0.58 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.68 USD / kg | 0.43 USD / kg | 0.92 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.76 USD / kg | 0.41 USD / kg | 1.15 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 0.58 USD / kg | 0.41 USD / kg | 0.70 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Cabbage Wholesale Export Price Updates in Germany
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Fresh Cabbage latest wholesale updates by date in Germany: 2026-03-01: 0.63 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 0.69 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 0.46 USD / kg, 2024-10-01: 0.55 USD / kg, 2024-09-01: 0.80 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
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| 2026-03-01 | Fej** ******** * ******* ******* | 0.63 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-03-01 | Fej** ******** * ******* ****** | 0.69 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-03-01 | Fej** ******** * ******* ******* | 0.46 USD / kg | - | |
| 2024-10-01 | Fej** ******** * ******* ******* | 0.55 USD / kg | - | |
| 2024-09-01 | Fej** ******** * ******** | 0.80 USD / kg | - |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh cabbage is a significant open-field vegetable crop in Germany, with head cabbages (especially white cabbage) prominent in both fresh retail and processing uses. Destatis reported 427,100 tonnes of white cabbage harvested in Germany in 2024 (Freiland), and Schleswig-Holstein alone harvested 194,822 tonnes of white cabbage in 2024, with cabbage production heavily concentrated in Dithmarschen. For red cabbage, the BZfE reported about 121 thousand tonnes harvested in Germany in 2024 and highlights Schleswig-Holstein, North Rhine-Westphalia and Bavaria as key growing areas. As an EU market, Germany’s fresh cabbage trade is largely intra-EU, while non-EU supplies must comply with EU plant-health entry controls and EU marketing/food-safety rules.
Market RoleMajor producer and domestic consumer market with active intra-EU trade
Domestic RoleStaple fresh vegetable in German retail with substantial domestic open-field production; part of output also supports processing uses (e.g., sauerkraut)
SeasonalityGerman cabbage is available for long periods due to staggered harvests and storage; some varieties are available year-round from German production, while others have clearer seasonal windows.
Specification
Primary VarietyWhite cabbage (Weißkohl)
Secondary Variety
- Pointed cabbage (Spitzkohl)
- Red cabbage (Rotkohl)
- Savoy cabbage (Wirsing)
Physical Attributes
- For white/pointed cabbage: preference for closed, firm heads and crisp, fresh leaves (consumer-quality guidance).
- For red cabbage: typically smaller and firmer heads than white cabbage, with blue-violet leaves (consumer-quality guidance).
Grades
- Class Extra
- Class I
- Class II
Supply Chain
Shelf Life
- Whole white cabbage can keep up to about 3 weeks when stored cool; pointed cabbage has a shorter storage time of only a few days (consumer guidance).
- Savoy cabbage can be stored in cool conditions for up to about 3 weeks (consumer guidance).
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighFor non-EU supply into Germany (EU), missing or incorrect phytosanitary documentation and non-compliance detected during border documentary/identity/plant-health checks can trigger holds, rejection/return, or destruction—stopping the shipment.Confirm commodity-specific plant-health entry requirements under EU rules, ensure the phytosanitary certificate details match the consignment, and pre-notify correctly via TRACES NT using CHED-PP before arrival.
Food Safety MediumNon-compliance with EU pesticide MRLs (or other official limits) can lead to enforcement action, market withdrawal, or border actions for imported consignments.Align spray programs and pre-harvest intervals to EU MRLs; use accredited residue testing aligned to buyer risk profiles before shipment.
Logistics MediumBecause fresh cabbage is freight-intensive (bulky), volatility in trucking availability and fuel costs within Europe can compress margins and create delivery risk, especially for time-sensitive retail programs.Use contracted capacity for peak periods, optimize palletization and routing, and build buffer time for border-control scheduling for non-EU entries.
Climate MediumGermany is experiencing ongoing warming and a higher likelihood of disruptive extremes (e.g., heavy rainfall/flooding episodes or heat stress periods), which can affect open-field vegetable operations and supply reliability.Diversify sourcing across regions and varieties, and use weather-risk planning for harvest/logistics windows (e.g., drainage readiness and heat-mitigation agronomy where relevant).
Standards
- QS (Qualität und Sicherheit) — Obst, Gemüse und Kartoffeln
- QS-GAP (GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarked scheme for fruit and vegetables)
- GLOBALG.A.P. IFA (Fruit & Vegetables)
FAQ
What documents are commonly required to import fresh cabbage into Germany from a non-EU country?Non-EU consignments generally need a phytosanitary certificate and are handled through EU plant-health entry controls; regulated plant consignments also use a CHED-PP submitted in TRACES NT for pre-notification and inspection workflows, alongside the usual customs import formalities.
Where is fresh cabbage production particularly concentrated in Germany?A major concentration is in Schleswig-Holstein, especially the Dithmarschen area, where official regional statistics report a very large share of the state’s open-field vegetable area in cabbages and substantial white cabbage harvest volumes.
When is German cabbage in season?Consumer guidance from the BZfE reports white cabbage as available year-round from German production, while pointed cabbage is mainly available May–November; red cabbage is available year-round with a main season in September–December, and savoy includes early-season (May–September) and winter-season (from September) types.
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