Austria: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Austria

The Austrian lettuce and chicory market contracted to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Austria

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Austria shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average lettuce and chicory yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood 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, the total area harvested in terms of lettuce and chicory production in Austria declined to X ha, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the lettuce and chicory harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Austria

Lettuce and chicory exports from Austria contracted to X tons in 2022, which is down by -2.9% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 29%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Austria, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hungary stood at +8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-8.3% per year) and Italy (-20.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for lettuce and chicory exported from Austria were Hungary ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 88% share of total exports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +5.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -18.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X 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 Italy (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, overseas purchases of lettuce and chicory increased by 2% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 3%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of lettuce and chicory imports to Austria, together accounting for 93% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +5.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Austria, together accounting for 94% of total imports. The Netherlands and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.4%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +8.4%, recorded 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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