Canada: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Canada

The Canadian lettuce and chicory market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by 19% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Canada

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Canada shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -6.4% on the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then contracted 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 2022, the lettuce and chicory harvested area in Canada was estimated at X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 5.2% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the lettuce and chicory harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were exported from Canada; which is down by -6.8% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +59.5% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Canada, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +2.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +10.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 44% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% 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 +95.0% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +7.2% per year.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Canada

Lettuce and chicory imports into Canada fell to X tons in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main lettuce and chicory supplier to Canada, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to -2.0%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Canada, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with an 8.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +3.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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