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Fresh Red Cabbage Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Fresh Organic Red Cabbage
Derived Products
Dried Red Cabbage
HS Code
070490
Last Updated
2026-05-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Red Cabbage market coverage spans 134 countries.
  • 137 exporter companies and 128 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 558 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 16 countries.
  • 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-09.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Red Cabbage

Analyze 558 supplier-linked transactions across the top 16 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Red Cabbage.

Fresh Red Cabbage Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Red Cabbage to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Red Cabbage: United Arab Emirates (+305.3%), Mexico (-64.6%), Vietnam (+36.8%).

Fresh Red Cabbage Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-06, benchmark Fresh Red Cabbage country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Red Cabbage transaction unit prices: Costa Rica (6.17 USD / kg), Australia (2.70 USD / kg), India (2.35 USD / kg), United States (1.52 USD / kg), Canada (1.19 USD / kg), 7 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
China-14.9%950.26 USD / kg (6,500 kg)0.29 USD / kg (72,040 kg)0.31 USD / kg (113,650 kg)0.37 USD / kg (52,815 kg)0.37 USD / kg (80,065 kg)0.53 USD / kg (119,762 kg)
Taiwan+26.5%4- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
India+11.6%1731.59 USD / kg (2,452.75 kg)1.32 USD / kg (482.2 kg)1.49 USD / kg (2,266.2 kg)1.33 USD / kg (1,427.4 kg)1.85 USD / kg (930.9 kg)2.35 USD / kg (977.6 kg)
Costa Rica-10.8%70- (-)- (-)- (-)7.23 USD / kg (160.45 kg)3.85 USD / kg (633.02 kg)6.17 USD / kg (9.5 kg)
Uzbekistan-25.7%130.51 USD / kg (9,988 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)0.25 USD / kg (660 kg)0.40 USD / kg (368 kg)
Ethiopia-6- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Vietnam+36.8%4911.16 USD / kg (14.3 kg)0.22 USD / kg (46,819.65 kg)5.91 USD / kg (46,821.06 kg)0.67 USD / kg (23,510 kg)0.90 USD / kg (301 kg)0.90 USD / kg (24,617 kg)
South Africa+34.3%30- (-)1.05 USD / kg (3 kg)- (-)1.25 USD / kg (36 kg)1.69 USD / kg (62.65 kg)0.82 USD / kg (193.9 kg)
France-5- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
United States-1.6%55- (-)1.32 USD / kg (2,210.16 kg)1.27 USD / kg (3,046.51 kg)1.27 USD / kg (4,872.46 kg)0.86 USD / kg (5,201.6 kg)1.52 USD / kg (122.46 kg)
Fresh Red Cabbage Global Supply Chain Coverage
265 companies
137 exporters and 128 importers are mapped for Fresh Red Cabbage.
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Fresh Red Cabbage Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

137 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Red Cabbage. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Fresh Red Cabbage Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 137 total exporter companies in the Fresh Red Cabbage supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Albania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Ukraine
Supplying Products: Fresh Red Cabbage, Fresh Cabbage, Fresh Cucumber +5
(Belgium)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-13
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food WholesalersCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Cabbage, Fresh Red Cabbage, Fresh Chicory +4
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, United States
Supplying Products: Dried Chili Pepper, Fresh Red Cabbage, Fresh Cucumber +3
(Taiwan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Fresh Onion, Fresh Red Cabbage, Fresh Cabbage +2
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Fresh Cabbage, Fresh Red Cabbage, Fresh Organic Red Cabbage
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Russia, Poland, Romania, Austria
Supplying Products: Fresh Cauliflower, Fresh Cabbage, Fresh Red Cabbage +2
Fresh Red Cabbage Global Exporter Coverage
137 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Red Cabbage supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Red Cabbage (HS Code 070490) in 2024

For Fresh Red Cabbage in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States124,835,030 kg206,394,360 USD
2Mexico125,108,553 kg150,916,322 USD
3Netherlands132,288,964 kg133,712,135.309 USD
4Spain93,265,694.13 kg124,830,029.333 USD
5Italy82,913,586 kg118,267,286.004 USD
6Uzbekistan383,114,221.02 kg82,190,434.25 USD
7Canada85,564,835 kg80,906,710.089 USD
8Germany70,499,270 kg49,609,181.987 USD
9Poland76,055,637 kg48,681,078 USD
10Portugal37,855,952.466 kg35,397,477.84 USD

Fresh Red Cabbage Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Fresh Red Cabbage Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

128 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Red Cabbage demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Fresh Red Cabbage Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-13
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Shipping And Water TransportFreight Forwarding And IntermodalCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: United States, Canada
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food WholesalersFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Cameroon
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
128 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Red Cabbage.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Red Cabbage (HS Code 070490) in 2024

For Fresh Red Cabbage in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States493,883,013 kg628,889,805 USD
2Canada115,737,927.843 kg200,555,800.118 USD
3Hong Kong270,933,816 kg183,894,323.502 USD
4Germany122,574,034.638 kg178,951,756.039 USD
5Malaysia233,062,473.57 kg98,454,091.094 USD
6Thailand232,293,731 kg93,928,391.04 USD
7Netherlands60,553,676 kg67,181,475.057 USD
8Poland37,339,750 kg33,207,634 USD
9Slovakia41,436,956 kg28,375,523.439 USD
10Denmark14,118,351 kg28,010,183.887 USD

Fresh Red Cabbage Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Red Cabbage

Fresh Red Cabbage Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Red Cabbage wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Red Cabbage wholesale unit prices: South Korea (1.71 USD / kg), Ukraine (0.58 USD / kg), Argentina (0.56 USD / kg), Russia (0.56 USD / kg), Turkiye (0.41 USD / kg).
Country2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
Russia0.85 USD / kg0.85 USD / kg0.70 USD / kg0.58 USD / kg0.56 USD / kg0.56 USD / kg
South Korea0.75 USD / kg1.05 USD / kg1.24 USD / kg1.32 USD / kg1.65 USD / kg1.71 USD / kg
Ukraine1.06 USD / kg0.72 USD / kg0.70 USD / kg0.60 USD / kg0.58 USD / kg0.58 USD / kg
Turkiye0.45 USD / kg0.38 USD / kg0.34 USD / kg0.40 USD / kg0.46 USD / kg0.41 USD / kg
Argentina0.43 USD / kg0.35 USD / kg0.41 USD / kg0.39 USD / kg-0.56 USD / kg

Fresh Red Cabbage Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Red Cabbage wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1Russia0.70 USD / kg0.53 USD / kg0.87 USD / kg+17.6%
2South Korea1.28 USD / kg0.18 USD / kg3.70 USD / kg+8.4%
3Ukraine0.66 USD / kg0.39 USD / kg1.80 USD / kg-32.6%
4Turkiye0.40 USD / kg0.09 USD / kg1.27 USD / kg-23.1%
5Argentina0.45 USD / kg0.26 USD / kg0.83 USD / kg-48.4%

Latest Fresh Red Cabbage Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Fresh Red Cabbage wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
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2026-04-01Cab**** ********* ************ * ******* **************** * **** ************ ** ** **********64.41 USD / kg
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2026-04-01CAB**** *** * ******* ******** ***** *******300.50 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupBrassica (cruciferous) vegetable — headed cabbage
Scientific NameBrassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
  • Cool-season crop adapted to temperate production; heat stress during heading can reduce head density and increase cracking risk
  • Well-drained, fertile soils with consistent moisture management
Main VarietiesEarly red headed cabbage types, Storage red headed cabbage types
Consumption Forms
  • Fresh (raw salads, slaws)
  • Cooked vegetable dishes
  • Shredded ingredient for foodservice and prepared foods
  • Pickled/fermented products (processed downstream from fresh supply)
Grading Factors
  • Sound, firm heads free from decay and serious defects
  • Uniformity of heads within a lot/package by commercial type and color; sizing where applied
  • Freedom from pests, disease damage, and excessive external leaf deterioration

Market

Fresh red cabbage is a headed Brassica vegetable traded internationally within the broader “cabbages and similar edible brassicas, fresh or chilled” category (HS 070490 in UN Comtrade/WITS). Global production of cabbages is concentrated in Asia (notably China and India in FAOSTAT’s “Cabbages and other brassicas” aggregate), while fresh cross-border trade tends to be regional and logistics-sensitive because the crop is bulky but can be held in cold storage. In 2024 trade data for HS 070490, China, the United States, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Spain are the largest reported exporters by value. The United States, Canada, Hong Kong (China), Germany, and Malaysia are the largest reported importers, reflecting strong North American, European, and East/Southeast Asian demand corridors.
Major Producing Countries
  • ChinaLeading producer in FAOSTAT’s “Cabbages and other brassicas” aggregate; red cabbage is typically not reported as a separate crop line in global production statistics.
  • IndiaAmong the largest producers in FAOSTAT’s “Cabbages and other brassicas” aggregate.
  • RussiaLarge producer in FAOSTAT’s “Cabbages and other brassicas” aggregate.
  • South KoreaLarge producer in FAOSTAT’s “Cabbages and other brassicas” aggregate (category includes multiple cabbage types).
  • UkraineNotable producer in FAOSTAT’s “Cabbages and other brassicas” aggregate.
  • United StatesMeaningful producer and also a major exporter in HS 070490 trade data.
Major Exporting Countries
  • ChinaTop exporter by value for HS 070490 (“White and red cabbages… fresh or chilled”) in 2024 (WITS/UN Comtrade).
  • United StatesTop exporter by value for HS 070490 in 2024 (WITS/UN Comtrade).
  • MexicoTop exporter by value for HS 070490 in 2024 (WITS/UN Comtrade); strongly linked to North American supply chains.
  • NetherlandsTop exporter by value for HS 070490 in 2024 (WITS/UN Comtrade); also functions as an EU distribution hub.
  • SpainTop exporter by value for HS 070490 in 2024 (WITS/UN Comtrade).
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesTop importer by value for HS 070490 in 2024 (WITS/UN Comtrade).
  • CanadaTop importer by value for HS 070490 in 2024 (WITS/UN Comtrade).
  • Hong KongTop importer by value for HS 070490 in 2024 (WITS/UN Comtrade); re-export/foodservice demand can be significant in this market.
  • GermanyTop importer by value for HS 070490 in 2024 (WITS/UN Comtrade).
  • MalaysiaTop importer by value for HS 070490 in 2024 (WITS/UN Comtrade).

Specification

Major VarietiesEarly-maturing red headed cabbage types, Mid-season red headed cabbage types, Late/storage red headed cabbage types
Physical Attributes
  • Compact headed cabbage with red to purple leaves; color is driven by anthocyanin pigmentation
  • Quality is commonly judged by head firmness/density, uniform shape and color, and freedom from cracking, pests, and decay
Compositional Metrics
  • Very low ethylene production but ethylene sensitivity is relevant in mixed-load storage (ethylene exposure can accelerate yellowing/leaf drop)
Grades
  • UNECE FFV-09 marketing standard classes (e.g., Class I, Class II) are used as reference points for commercial quality control of headed cabbages
Packaging
  • Loose or packed headed cabbages in crates/cartons; uniformity expectations apply when presented in packages (per UNECE FFV-09)
ProcessingFrequently shredded for salads/coleslaw and cooked as a vegetable side; pigment can bleed during processing and color can shift with acidity/alkalinity in cooked applications

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest and field trimming -> packing (bulk or cartons) -> rapid removal of field heat -> cold storage -> refrigerated transport -> wholesale distribution -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
  • Retail demand for fresh salads/slaws and cooking vegetables
  • Foodservice demand for shredded mixes and prepared meals
  • Seasonal and culinary demand in parts of Europe and North America for cooked red cabbage side dishes
Temperature
  • Cold-chain handling near 0°C with very high relative humidity is commonly referenced for headed cabbage storage to maintain quality
  • Avoid co-storage with high-ethylene commodities due to cabbage sensitivity to ethylene
Shelf Life
  • Cabbage can tolerate comparatively long cold storage versus many leafy vegetables, but long storage often requires trimming of outer leaves due to deterioration
  • Common storage defects include discoloration and decay; quality at harvest strongly determines storability

Risks

Climate HighHeat waves, drought, and extreme rainfall can sharply reduce headed cabbage yields and marketable quality (head formation, cracking, disease pressure), creating rapid regional supply disruptions and price volatility in fresh trade.Diversify sourcing across multiple producing regions and seasons; use contracted programs and cold storage buffers where feasible; track extreme-weather forecasts and field disease pressure during heading.
Plant Health MediumSoil-borne and foliar diseases and insect pests affecting Brassicas (e.g., clubroot and bacterial rots; lepidopteran pests such as diamondback moth) can constrain production and trigger stricter phytosanitary controls for traded shipments.Apply crop rotation and resistant varieties where available; implement integrated pest management and packhouse culling; maintain phytosanitary documentation aligned to importing-market requirements.
Food Safety MediumFresh cabbage is often consumed raw (especially when shredded), so contamination events linked to water, handling, or cross-contamination can drive import detentions, recalls, and temporary demand shocks.Use GAP-aligned water and hygiene controls at farm level; implement sanitation and traceability; apply HACCP-based controls for any shredding/ready-to-eat operations.
Regulatory Compliance MediumExport competitiveness can be disrupted by pesticide maximum residue limit (MRL) non-compliance or documentation gaps, especially when supplying modern retail and high-compliance importing markets.Maintain residue monitoring programs, pre-harvest intervals, and supplier compliance audits; align spray programs to target-market MRLs and keep complete lot traceability.
Logistics LowCabbage is bulky and relatively low unit value, so freight costs, container availability, and cold-chain disruptions can materially affect landed cost and shrink, especially on longer routes.Prioritize regional sourcing when possible; optimize packaging density and cooling; plan for peak-season logistics constraints and maintain temperature monitoring in transit.
Sustainability
  • Nitrogen fertilizer use and runoff risk in intensive vegetable systems
  • Pesticide use/residue management expectations for export and modern retail programs
  • Cold storage energy use and associated emissions for long-hold supply programs
  • Packaging waste (cartons, liners, and occasional film wraps) in fresh produce supply chains
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal labor availability for harvesting, trimming, and packing operations
  • Worker safety for field work and packhouse handling (cuts, lifting, exposure to agrochemicals)

FAQ

Which trade code is commonly used to track international trade in fresh red cabbage?UN Comtrade/WITS commonly reports fresh white and red cabbages within HS 070490 (“White and red cabbages, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas, fresh or chilled”), which is the closest standard HS6 lens for tracking fresh red cabbage trade flows.
Who were the largest exporters and importers in 2024 for the HS category that includes fresh red cabbage?For HS 070490 in 2024, the largest reported exporters by value were China, the United States, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Spain, and the largest reported importers were the United States, Canada, Hong Kong (China), Germany, and Malaysia (WITS/UN Comtrade).
What quality classes are referenced in international trade for headed cabbages like red cabbage?UNECE’s FFV-09 marketing standard for headed cabbages defines commercial quality requirements and class concepts (including Class I and Class II) that are widely referenced for quality control in cross-border trade.

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