Congo: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2020

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Congo

The revenue of the lettuce and chicory market in Congo amounted to $X in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, lettuce and chicory consumption continues to indicate an abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with a decrease of -X% y-o-y. Congo lettuce and chicory consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Congo

In 2018, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were exported from Congo; jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, lettuce and chicory exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory exports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, lettuce and chicory exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain was the key exporter of lettuce and chicory in the world, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. The U.S. (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Mexico (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Italy (X%) and China (X%). The following exporters - Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Spain increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Mexico (+X%), China (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Italy (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, the U.S. (-X%), Belgium (-X%) and France (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Spain (+X p.p.), Mexico (+X p.p.), China (+X p.p.) and the Netherlands (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of the U.S. (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory markets from Congo were Spain ($X), the U.S. ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Mexico, Italy, Belgium, China, France and Congo, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the lettuce and chicory export price in Congo amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the lettuce and chicory export price continues to indicate a significant downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. Congo export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Congo

In 2018, the amount of lettuce and chicory imported into Congo amounted to X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Congo imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, lettuce and chicory imports continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Congo imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Germany (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and the UK (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of lettuce and chicory in 2018. France (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Russia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by China, Hong Kong SAR, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Canada ($X) and the U.S. ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, China, Hong Kong SAR, Russia and Congo, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Poland recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The lettuce and chicory import price in Congo stood at $X per ton in 2018, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the lettuce and chicory import price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for lettuce and chicory attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform