Denmark: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Denmark

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Danish lettuce and chicory market, when its value decreased by -18.7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw tangible growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Denmark

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 98% against the previous year. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Denmark stood at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 136%. Over the period under review, the average lettuce and chicory yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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.

The lettuce and chicory harvested area in Denmark totaled X ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 34% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were exported from Denmark; surging by 37% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Denmark, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden amounted to -5.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-4.6% per year) and Italy (-8.4% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Denmark, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden amounted to -3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-2.7% per year) and Germany (+3.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -13.5% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($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 Poland (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Denmark

Lettuce and chicory imports into Denmark dropped to X tons in 2022, declining by -9.6% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 14%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Denmark, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+8.3% per year) and Sweden (+21.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Denmark were Spain ($X), Sweden ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 78% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +23.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -14.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($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 (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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