Cabbages production in Sri Lanka
In 2024 Sri Lanka produced 106,795 t of cabbages, the 50th largest in the world (0.14% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 0.1%. The record was 129,107 t in 2021. Area harvested: 4,497 ha, yield 23.7 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 106,795 t
- World rank
- 50 of 146
- 10-year change
- −0.1%
- Record
- 129,107 t
- 2021
Cabbages in Sri Lanka, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Sri Lanka compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.14%
- 0.15% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 23.7
- world 30.6 (−22%)
- kg per person
- 4.62
- world 9.25
- 10-year change
- −0.1%
- world +5.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Malaysia | 119,803 | 0.16% |
| 49 | Venezuela | 116,275 | 0.15% |
| 50 | Sri Lanka | 106,795 | 0.14% |
| 51 | Morocco | 99,226 | 0.13% |
| 52 | Mali | 92,549 | 0.12% |
Map of world production of cabbages
Share of the world total; Sri Lanka is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106,795 | +6.7% | 4,497 | 23.75 |
| 2023 | 100,084 | −14% | 4,342 | 23.05 |
| 2022 | 116,662 | −9.6% | 4,547 | 25.66 |
| 2021 | 129,107 | +2.7% | 4,825 | 26.76 |
| 2020 | 125,746 | +7.9% | 4,561 | 27.57 |
| 2019 | 116,577 | +4.9% | 4,153 | 28.07 |
| 2018 | 111,141 | +12% | 4,202 | 26.45 |
| 2017 | 99,616 | −19% | 4,224 | 23.58 |
| 2016 | 123,365 | +16% | 4,442 | 27.77 |
| 2015 | 106,454 | −0.4% | 4,278 | 24.88 |
| 2014 | 106,879 | +2.3% | 4,296 | 24.88 |
| 2013 | 104,505 | +42% | 4,190 | 24.94 |
| 2012 | 73,380 | +3.9% | 4,090 | 17.94 |
| 2011 | 70,610 | +12% | 3,490 | 20.23 |
| 2010 | 62,840 | +0.1% | 3,680 | 17.08 |
| 2009 | 62,770 | −18% | 4,020 | 15.61 |
| 2008 | 76,930 | +12% | 4,460 | 17.25 |
| 2007 | 68,830 | +16% | 4,390 | 15.68 |
| 2006 | 59,390 | −7.1% | 4,080 | 14.56 |
| 2005 | 63,910 | +5.6% | 4,100 | 15.59 |
| 2004 | 60,510 | +16% | 3,870 | 15.64 |
| 2003 | 52,220 | +5.8% | 3,720 | 14.04 |
| 2002 | 49,340 | −8.5% | 3,630 | 13.59 |
| 2001 | 53,930 | +1.0% | 3,940 | 13.69 |
| 2000 | 53,420 | +1.9% | 3,820 | 13.98 |
| 1999 | 52,430 | +11% | 3,860 | 13.58 |
| 1998 | 47,385 | +26% | 3,525 | 13.44 |
| 1997 | 37,513 | −6.5% | 3,356 | 11.18 |
| 1996 | 40,119 | +15% | 3,242 | 12.37 |
| 1995 | 34,836 | +0.2% | 3,053 | 11.41 |
| 1994 | 34,781 | +2.2% | 3,026 | 11.49 |
| 1993 | 34,021 | −13% | 2,907 | 11.70 |
| 1992 | 39,000 | −11% | 2,793 | 13.96 |
| 1991 | 44,000 | −7.8% | 2,749 | 16.01 |
| 1990 | 47,699 | +0.2% | 2,670 | 17.86 |
| 1989 | 47,595 | −11% | 2,550 | 18.66 |
| 1988 | 53,757 | +13% | 2,650 | 20.29 |
| 1987 | 47,567 | −15% | 2,537 | 18.75 |
| 1986 | 55,884 | −8.5% | 2,727 | 20.49 |
| 1985 | 61,079 | +6.6% | 2,850 | 21.43 |
| 1984 | 57,278 | +3.8% | 2,750 | 20.83 |
| 1983 | 55,169 | +33% | 2,720 | 20.28 |
| 1982 | 41,338 | −13% | 2,617 | 15.80 |
| 1981 | 47,447 | −19% | 2,820 | 16.83 |
| 1980 | 58,887 | +5.7% | 2,748 | 21.43 |
| 1979 | 55,715 | +64% | 2,670 | 20.87 |
| 1978 | 34,000 | −8.1% | 2,850 | 11.93 |
| 1977 | 37,000 | 0.0% | 3,086 | 11.99 |
| 1976 | 37,000 | +19% | 2,610 | 14.18 |
| 1975 | 31,000 | +24% | 3,066 | 10.11 |
| 1974 | 25,000 | −17% | 2,087 | 11.98 |
| 1973 | 30,000 | +20% | 2,275 | 13.19 |
| 1972 | 25,000 | +4.2% | 2,039 | 12.26 |
| 1971 | 24,000 | −25% | 2,142 | 11.20 |
| 1970 | 32,000 | +99% | 2,153 | 14.86 |
| 1969 | 16,116 | +5.6% | 2,245 | 7.18 |
| 1968 | 15,256 | −3.7% | 2,173 | 7.02 |
| 1967 | 15,838 | +43% | 3,239 | 4.89 |
| 1966 | 11,087 | +30% | 2,898 | 3.83 |
| 1965 | 8,518 | −27% | 4,070 | 2.09 |
| 1964 | 11,683 | −46% | 2,369 | 4.93 |
| 1963 | 21,681 | +24% | 2,368 | 9.16 |
| 1962 | 17,445 | −13% | 3,540 | 4.93 |
| 1961 | 20,132 | — | 2,257 | 8.92 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 6 t USD 5,000
- Exporter rank
- 105 of 115
- Imports
- 1 t USD 2,000
- Importer rank
- 163 of 164
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of cabbages in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka produced 106,795 t in 2024, 0.14% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sri Lanka rank in the world for production of cabbages?
Sri Lanka ranked 50th of 146 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 48.0% of the world total.
How has the production of cabbages in Sri Lanka changed?
It fell by 0.1% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.8% for the world. The record was 129,107 t in 2021.
What is the yield of cabbages in Sri Lanka?
23.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (106,795 t from 4,497 ha), against a world average of 30.6 t/ha.
Does Sri Lanka export or import cabbages?
In 2024 Sri Lanka reported exports of 6 t (USD 5,000) and imports of 1 t (USD 2,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.