Belgium: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian lettuce and chicory market totaled $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Belgium

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 882%. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Belgium skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, rising by 79% on the year before. Overall, the yield enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 883% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 harvested area of lettuce and chicory in Belgium fell sharply to X ha, waning by -45.6% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1,028% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Belgium

Lettuce and chicory exports from Belgium fell to X tons in 2022, declining by -14.5% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 32%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Belgium, with a combined 78% share of total exports. Spain, Luxembourg, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +24.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Belgium, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-4.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+0.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Luxembourg (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lettuce and chicory decreased by -5.9% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 19%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory supplier to Belgium, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled -2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-1.1% per year) and Italy (+2.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Belgium, together comprising 89% of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +11.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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