Democratic Republic of the Congo: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2020

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The revenue of the lettuce and chicory market in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X in 2018, going down 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 drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the lettuce and chicory market attained its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the lettuce and chicory market remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were exported from Democratic Republic of the Congo; increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Democratic Republic of the Congo exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory exports continue to indicate extraordinary growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Democratic Republic of the Congo exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Spain (X tons) was the major exporter of lettuce and chicory, making up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the U.S. (X tons), Mexico (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to lettuce and chicory exports from Spain stood at +X%. 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. Spain (+X p.p.), Mexico (+X p.p.), China (+X p.p.) and the Netherlands (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the U.S. saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory markets from Democratic Republic of the 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further X Republic of the Congo experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the lettuce and chicory export price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lettuce and chicory export price continues to indicate remarkable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Democratic Republic of the Congo export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, the imports of lettuce and chicory into Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X tons, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, lettuce and chicory imports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, lettuce and chicory imports attained their peak of X tons. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of lettuce and chicory imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory imports continue to indicate a deep shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, lettuce and chicory imports reached their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of lettuce and chicory imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Canada (X tons), Germany (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and the UK (X tons) represented the main importers of lettuce and chicory in the world, generating X% of total import. France (X tons) took 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) occupied a little share of total imports.

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, the largest lettuce and chicory importing markets into Democratic Republic of the Congo were Germany ($X), Canada ($X) and the U.S. ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, China, Hong Kong SAR, Russia and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the lettuce and chicory import price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the lettuce and chicory import price, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for lettuce and chicory reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; 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