Australia and Oceania: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The lettuce and chicory market in Australia and Oceania declined slightly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of lettuce and chicory production was Australia (X tons), comprising approx. 74% of total volume. Moreover, lettuce and chicory production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), threefold.

In Australia, lettuce and chicory production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of lettuce and chicory in Australia and Oceania expanded markedly to X tons per ha, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 23%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the lettuce and chicory yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of lettuce and chicory were harvested in Australia and Oceania; falling by -13.7% against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Lettuce and chicory exports fell modestly to X tons in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 18%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia was the main exporter of lettuce and chicory in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 82% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), creating a 17% share of total exports.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of lettuce and chicory. New Zealand (-5.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Australia increased by +9.5 percentage points.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest lettuce and chicory supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

In Australia, lettuce and chicory exports increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -7.3% against the previous year. Export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lettuce and chicory export price increased by +58.4% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 17%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+2.9%).

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, purchases abroad of lettuce and chicory increased by 48% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible slump. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, French Polynesia (X tons), distantly followed by Samoa (X tons), Fiji (X tons), Australia (X tons), New Caledonia (X tons) and Palau (X tons) were the major importers of lettuce and chicory, together comprising 87% of total imports. Marshall Islands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Marshall Islands (with a CAGR of +45.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, French Polynesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lettuce and chicory in Australia and Oceania, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Fiji ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in French Polynesia amounted to -3.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Fiji (+7.2% per year) and Australia (+31.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 96% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was French Polynesia ($X per ton), while Palau ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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