Croatia: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian lettuce and chicory market reached $X in 2022, increasing by 9% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +13.2% against 2019 indices. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Croatia

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 460%. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Croatia soared to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 18% on the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 148% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average lettuce and chicory yield remained 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 harvested area of lettuce and chicory in Croatia skyrocketed to X ha, with an increase of 18% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 47%. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Croatia

For the fifth year in a row, Croatia recorded growth in overseas shipments of lettuce and chicory, which increased by 5.5% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 183% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Croatia, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Serbia (X tons), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia amounted to +8.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+16.5% per year) and Serbia (+70.1% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Croatia, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a 2.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia amounted to +19.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+19.2% per year) and Serbia (+62.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 43%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Slovenia (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Croatia

Lettuce and chicory imports into Croatia expanded to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 4% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +35.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory supplier to Croatia, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sevenfold. Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy totaled +8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+41.2% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (-1.6% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Croatia, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+57.8% per year) and Spain (+14.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -5.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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