Demand for non-traditional types of cabbage is growing in Ukraine: cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts

Ukraine's cabbage market is witnessing a shift as demand for non-traditional cabbage varieties like cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and savoy cabbage is on the rise in favor of healthy eating trends and catering demands. These alternatives collectively account for about 25% of the market, with broccoli and cauliflower being the most popular. This shift has caused a significant increase in prices for all cabbage types, including a tripling of kale prices, a 20-25% rise in broccoli and cauliflower prices, and an average cabbage price of UAH 21/kg, a significant increase from the previous year. The price hike is attributed to high production costs, increased demand for dietary nutrition, and various influencing factors such as climatic conditions, rising energy and logistics costs, and import activities.

An interesting situation is observed on the cabbage market in Ukraine this season. In addition to white cabbage, which has traditionally dominated, demand for other types of cabbage such as cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and savoy cabbage is increasing. The share of these varieties remains much smaller compared to white-headed, but their popularity is growing due to healthy eating and increasing demand in catering establishments. This was reported by Tetyana Popovych, head of the marketing department of the wholesale market of agricultural products "Shuvar" in Lviv, Channel 24 reports. It is noted that the most popular varieties of cabbage today are cauliflower, which is steadily popular due to its useful properties, broccoli - shows the greatest demand among all non-traditional types of cabbage due to its popularity in dietary diets, Savoy - popular among lovers of culinary experiments, and Brussels - has a stable demand in specialized shops and restaurants. White ...