EU: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in the EU

The EU lettuce and chicory market expanded significantly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in the EU

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average yield of lettuce and chicory in the European Union expanded notably to X tons per ha, growing by X% against 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 in the European Union fell to X ha, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then shrank in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, lettuce and chicory exports in the European Union reduced to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports expanded markedly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons) was the largest exporter of lettuce and chicory, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Spain increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The Netherlands and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (X%), Germany (X%) and Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Spain (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest lettuce and chicory supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Spain totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of lettuce and chicory, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports soared to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the main importers of lettuce and chicory, together generating X% of total imports. Belgium (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Austria (X tons), Spain (X tons), Finland (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lettuce and chicory in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

In Germany, lettuce and chicory imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue 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 Denmark ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform