Global Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size

The global lettuce and chicory market declined to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Production

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production dropped slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Global production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

China (X tons) remains the largest lettuce and chicory producing country worldwide, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, lettuce and chicory production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (X tons), fourfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In China, lettuce and chicory production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

The global average lettuce and chicory yield shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then dropped slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of lettuce and chicory production worldwide dropped modestly to X ha, leveling off at 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The global harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports

In 2023, shipments abroad of lettuce and chicory decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after seven years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports rose to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. Mexico (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the United States (X%), China (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Italy (X%). Iran (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Spain increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Iran (X%), Mexico (X%) and China (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The Netherlands, Italy and the United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Mexico (X p.p.), China (X p.p.) and Iran (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2023, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.), Italy (X p.p.), Spain (X p.p.) and the United States (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory supplying countries worldwide were Spain ($X), the United States ($X) and Mexico ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports. The Netherlands, China, Italy and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports

In 2023, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were imported worldwide; which is down by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports declined modestly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of lettuce and chicory, namely the United States, Canada and Germany, represented more than third of total import. France (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the UK (X%) and Italy (X%). The Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory importing markets worldwide were Germany ($X), Canada ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined X% share of global imports. The UK, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform