Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Germany - 2024

Contents:

  1. Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Germany (CIF) - 2024
  2. Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Germany (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Germany
  4. Exports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Germany

Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Germany (CIF) - 2024

The average import price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce stood at $1,182 per ton in March 2024, with a decrease of -6.5% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2023 an increase of 19% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $2,320 per ton in September 2023; however, from October 2023 to March 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In March 2024, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($1,217 per ton), while the price for Tunisia totaled $1,115 per ton.

From March 2023 to March 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Germany (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce amounted to $1,407 per ton, dropping by -8.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 22%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,534 per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($3,835 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($1,022 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Germany

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce decreased by -18.4% to 69K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 11%.

In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce imports declined remarkably to $106M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 13% against the previous year.

Import of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain45.854.551.442.1-2.8%
Italy17.922.930.724.310.7%
Netherlands16.015.319.119.97.5%
Belgium16.918.520.715.4-3.1%
France2.52.12.62.61.3%
Others2.61.31.71.7-13.2%
Total1021151261061.3%

Top Suppliers of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce to Germany in 2022:

  1. Spain (28.3K tons)
  2. Italy (18.2K tons)
  3. Netherlands (10.4K tons)
  4. Belgium (7.3K tons)
  5. France (3.3K tons)

Exports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce were finally on the rise to reach 3K tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible setback.

In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce exports expanded modestly to $4.3M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year.

Export of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Germany (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Austria2,3021,7142,1811,804-7.8%
Poland5214364906417.2%
France625648524473-8.9%
Italy19216221.434922.0%
Luxembourg2662462662710.6%
Czech Republic30.611.942.521491.2%
United KingdomN/A0.166.81834177.8%
Spain86.687.974.133.2-27.4%
Others421264500286-12.1%
Total4,4463,5704,1664,254-1.5%

Top Export Markets for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce from Germany in 2022:

  1. Austria (1139.1 tons)
  2. Poland (626.9 tons)
  3. France (405.9 tons)
  4. Italy (269.4 tons)
  5. Czech Republic (173.8 tons)
  6. United Kingdom (130.4 tons)
  7. Luxembourg (95.1 tons)
  8. Spain (21.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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