Cauliflower and broccoli production in Germany
In 2024 Germany produced 133,190 t of cauliflower and broccoli, the 20th largest in the world (0.50% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 11%. The record was 256,793 t in 1989. Area harvested: 6,330 ha, yield 21.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 133,190 t
- World rank
- 20 of 95
- 10-year change
- −11%
- Record
- 256,793 t
- 1989
Cauliflower and broccoli in Germany, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Germany compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.50%
- 0.61% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 21.0
- world 18.8 (+12%)
- kg per person
- 1.58
- world 3.29
- 10-year change
- −11%
- world +9.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Egypt | 155,605 | 0.58% |
| 19 | Belgium | 148,770 | 0.55% |
| 20 | Germany | 133,190 | 0.50% |
| 21 | Ecuador | 124,779 | 0.46% |
| 22 | Netherlands | 86,490 | 0.32% |
Map of world production of cauliflower and broccoli
Share of the world total; Germany is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 133,190 | +5.7% | 6,330 | 21.04 |
| 2023 | 126,020 | −4.1% | 5,930 | 21.25 |
| 2022 | 131,340 | +3.8% | 6,010 | 21.85 |
| 2021 | 126,570 | +3.2% | 5,710 | 22.17 |
| 2020 | 122,680 | −4.3% | 5,800 | 21.15 |
| 2019 | 128,140 | +1.6% | 5,810 | 22.06 |
| 2018 | 126,100 | −4.9% | 6,100 | 20.67 |
| 2017 | 132,561 | +8.3% | 6,100 | 21.73 |
| 2016 | 122,432 | −9.2% | 5,463 | 22.41 |
| 2015 | 134,845 | −9.6% | 5,733 | 23.52 |
| 2014 | 149,164 | −3.2% | 6,139 | 24.30 |
| 2013 | 154,082 | −13% | 6,412 | 24.03 |
| 2012 | 176,692 | +23% | 6,614 | 26.71 |
| 2011 | 144,136 | −5.2% | 6,479 | 22.25 |
| 2010 | 151,977 | −9.6% | 6,548 | 23.21 |
| 2009 | 168,089 | +7.7% | 6,817 | 24.66 |
| 2008 | 156,101 | +3.6% | 7,033 | 22.20 |
| 2007 | 150,737 | −5.3% | 6,517 | 23.13 |
| 2006 | 159,190 | −9.8% | 7,241 | 21.98 |
| 2005 | 176,549 | −3.1% | 7,176 | 24.60 |
| 2004 | 182,264 | +8.4% | 7,740 | 23.55 |
| 2003 | 168,135 | +5.2% | 7,660 | 21.95 |
| 2002 | 159,858 | +22% | 7,243 | 22.07 |
| 2001 | 130,841 | −5.4% | 5,030 | 26.01 |
| 2000 | 138,367 | −12% | 5,259 | 26.31 |
| 1999 | 156,859 | −0.2% | 5,820 | 26.95 |
| 1998 | 157,137 | +0.4% | 5,878 | 26.73 |
| 1997 | 156,487 | −3.7% | 5,865 | 26.68 |
| 1996 | 162,510 | +4.3% | 6,011 | 27.04 |
| 1995 | 155,883 | −0.2% | 5,959 | 26.16 |
| 1994 | 156,118 | +3.4% | 6,195 | 25.20 |
| 1993 | 151,042 | +0.4% | 5,874 | 25.71 |
| 1992 | 150,412 | −9.3% | 6,337 | 23.74 |
| 1991 | 165,857 | −4.3% | 6,891 | 24.07 |
| 1990 | 173,314 | −33% | 8,189 | 21.16 |
| 1989 | 256,793 | +6.2% | 10,245 | 25.07 |
| 1988 | 241,910 | +8.1% | 9,562 | 25.30 |
| 1987 | 223,683 | +0.2% | 8,863 | 25.24 |
| 1986 | 223,165 | −2.9% | 9,201 | 24.25 |
| 1985 | 229,782 | +0.3% | 9,088 | 25.28 |
| 1984 | 229,204 | +11% | 8,799 | 26.05 |
| 1983 | 205,666 | −3.4% | 8,798 | 23.38 |
| 1982 | 212,970 | −2.4% | 8,816 | 24.16 |
| 1981 | 218,121 | +6.5% | 8,868 | 24.60 |
| 1980 | 204,791 | −5.0% | 8,792 | 23.29 |
| 1979 | 215,654 | +3.4% | 9,119 | 23.65 |
| 1978 | 208,538 | +3.0% | 8,852 | 23.56 |
| 1977 | 202,403 | +5.5% | 8,480 | 23.87 |
| 1976 | 191,840 | +5.7% | 8,543 | 22.46 |
| 1975 | 181,416 | −0.7% | 7,989 | 22.71 |
| 1974 | 182,770 | −0.2% | 7,734 | 23.63 |
| 1973 | 183,056 | +8.2% | 7,904 | 23.16 |
| 1972 | 169,140 | +2.5% | 7,639 | 22.14 |
| 1971 | 165,087 | +9.0% | 7,409 | 22.28 |
| 1970 | 151,420 | −1.0% | 6,653 | 22.76 |
| 1969 | 152,992 | −3.3% | 6,877 | 22.25 |
| 1968 | 158,274 | −2.9% | 7,044 | 22.47 |
| 1967 | 162,973 | +6.2% | 7,306 | 22.31 |
| 1966 | 153,506 | +13% | 7,164 | 21.43 |
| 1965 | 135,991 | −5.5% | 6,935 | 19.61 |
| 1964 | 143,882 | +3.1% | 7,214 | 19.94 |
| 1963 | 139,574 | +9.5% | 7,363 | 18.96 |
| 1962 | 127,472 | −1.1% | 6,767 | 18.84 |
| 1961 | 128,945 | — | 7,206 | 17.89 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 11,787 t USD 18.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 16 of 95
- Imports
- 109,244 t USD 176 m
- Importer rank
- 3 of 147
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 cauliflower and broccoli in Germany?
Germany produced 133,190 t in 2024, 0.50% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Germany rank in the world for production of cauliflower and broccoli?
Germany ranked 20th of 95 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 36.5% of the world total.
How has the production of cauliflower and broccoli in Germany changed?
It fell by 11% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.7% for the world. The record was 256,793 t in 1989.
What is the yield of cauliflower and broccoli in Germany?
21.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (133,190 t from 6,330 ha), against a world average of 18.8 t/ha.
Does Germany export or import cauliflowers and broccoli?
In 2024 Germany reported exports of 11,787 t (USD 18.8 m) and imports of 109,244 t (USD 176 m), 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.