Eastern Europe: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European lettuce and chicory market amounted to $X in 2022, increasing by 3.5% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.8% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 34%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poland (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of lettuce and chicory production, comprising approx. 57% of total volume. Moreover, lettuce and chicory production in Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ukraine (X tons), fourfold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Poland totaled +8.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ukraine (-1.1% per year) and the Czech Republic (+28.9% per year).

The average lettuce and chicory yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 10% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the lettuce and chicory yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of lettuce and chicory in Eastern Europe stood at X ha, approximately equating the year before. The total harvested area indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 harvested area decreased by -9.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, lettuce and chicory exports in Eastern Europe dropped to X tons, shrinking by -3.4% against 2021. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 59% of total exports. Hungary (X tons) took a 19% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Czech Republic (8.4%). The following exporters - Lithuania (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Estonia (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) - together made up 11% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to lettuce and chicory exports from Poland stood at +13.1%. At the same time, Belarus (+20.4%), Slovakia (+10.7%) and Hungary (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +20.4% from 2012-2022. Estonia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-2.1%) and Lithuania (-22.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland, Hungary and Belarus increased by +42, +3.5 and +2.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest lettuce and chicory supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 12% share.

In Poland, lettuce and chicory exports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-1.3% per year) and the Czech Republic (-0.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+8.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were imported in Eastern Europe; declining by -3.3% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 28%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 2013 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 39% of total imports. Hungary (X tons) held a 10% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Czech Republic (10%), Romania (9.8%), Russia (8%) and Slovakia (6.4%). Lithuania (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to lettuce and chicory imports into Poland stood at +8.2%. At the same time, Romania (+11.6%), Slovakia (+8.3%), Hungary (+8.1%) and the Czech Republic (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +11.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Russia (-7.6%) and Lithuania (-10.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia increased by +15, +5.3, +3.7 and +2.4 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lettuce and chicory in Eastern Europe, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 9.5% share.

In Poland, lettuce and chicory imports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+5.3% per year) and Slovakia (+13.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 11%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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