Saudi Arabia: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi lettuce and chicory market skyrocketed to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted noticeable growth. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production rose remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Saudi Arabia fell to X tons per ha in 2023, declining by X% against 2022 figures. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then shrank 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 lettuce and chicory harvested area in Saudi Arabia rose rapidly to X ha, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2023, shipments abroad of lettuce and chicory increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports fell to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Antigua and Barbuda (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Saudi Arabia, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for lettuce and chicory exported from Saudi Arabia were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Antigua and Barbuda ($X) and Bahrain ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Antigua and Barbuda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Lettuce and chicory imports into Saudi Arabia amounted to X tons in 2023, standing approx. at 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports amounted to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of lettuce and chicory imports to Saudi Arabia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Spain ($X) and Jordan ($X) appeared to be the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Saudi Arabia, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform