Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the Netherlands - 2024

Contents:

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

Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2024

The average export price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce stood at $3,543 per ton in March 2024, with an increase of 5.1% against the previous month. In general, the export price saw a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2023 an increase of 58% against the previous month. The export price peaked in March 2024.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In March 2024, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($7,975 per ton), while the average price for exports to Iceland ($1,914 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2023 to March 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce stood at $1,359 per ton in 2022, waning by -6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,446 per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($2,009 per ton), while the price for Tunisia ($717 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. 41K tons of fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce were exported from the Netherlands; which is down by -11.8% against the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 26%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 46K tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce exports dropped to $83M in 2022. In general, exports showed a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 25%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $96M, and then declined in the following year.

Export of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the Netherlands (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany17.120.021.319.13.8%
Italy8.15.77.57.9-0.8%
Belgium14.512.313.26.8-22.3%
France4.02.34.35.913.8%
United Kingdom5.14.24.85.84.4%
Qatar4.74.56.94.6-0.7%
United Arab Emirates5.84.53.94.3-9.5%
Spain0.90.71.13.861.6%
Sweden1.61.52.32.820.5%
Norway1.71.81.91.93.8%
Finland1.61.62.81.3-6.7%
Poland1.00.91.41.13.2%
Austria1.61.61.71.0-14.5%
Others19.715.122.916.5-5.7%
Total87.476.796.282.9-1.7%

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

  1. Germany (8.1K tons)
  2. Italy (6.5K tons)
  3. France (4.6K tons)
  4. Belgium (3.4K tons)
  5. United Kingdom (2.7K tons)
  6. Spain (2.4K tons)
  7. Finland (1.8K tons)
  8. Sweden (1.0K tons)
  9. United Arab Emirates (0.9K tons)
  10. Qatar (0.8K tons)
  11. Poland (0.7K tons)
  12. Norway (0.7K tons)
  13. Austria (0.4K tons)

Imports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. 27K tons of fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce were imported into the Netherlands; with an increase of 3.3% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce imports contracted to $37M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.7% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +39.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 36%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $37M, leveling off in the following year.

Import of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the Netherlands (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain17.217.023.727.617.1%
Germany0.71.31.33.571.0%
Belgium4.73.74.02.7-16.9%
Tunisia0.60.70.80.914.5%
Italy2.23.66.00.7-31.7%
Others0.70.70.81.116.3%
Total26.227.036.736.511.7%

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

  1. Spain (20.4K tons)
  2. Germany (2.8K tons)
  3. Belgium (1.4K tons)
  4. Tunisia (1.3K tons)
  5. Italy (0.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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