Benelux: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux lettuce and chicory market totaled $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Benelux

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 413% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +25.8%).

In 2022, the average yield of lettuce and chicory in Benelux soared to X tons per ha, picking up by 30% on the year before. In general, the yield posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 118%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Benelux; with a decrease of -25.5% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 128%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, exports of lettuce and chicory in Benelux dropped to X tons, declining by -5% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 15%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the largest exporter of lettuce and chicory, generating 75% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a 25% share of total exports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of lettuce and chicory. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the Netherlands (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-2.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest lettuce and chicory supplier in Benelux, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled +2.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 13%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.8%).

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas purchases of lettuce and chicory decreased by -0.1% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 69% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a 29% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to lettuce and chicory imports into the Netherlands stood at -1.0%. Luxembourg experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Belgium (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+3.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -3.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

In terms of the main importing countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +0.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform