Ethiopia: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2025

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian lettuce and chicory market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 114% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 188% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Ethiopia skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 290% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the average lettuce and chicory yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood 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, approx. X ha of lettuce and chicory were harvested in Ethiopia; reducing by -45.1% on the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 953%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

Lettuce and chicory exports from Ethiopia shrank significantly to X tons in 2022, waning by -30.6% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 341% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 414% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Djibouti (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Ethiopia, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Djibouti exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Somalia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Djibouti totaled -7.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Somalia (-21.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-22.2% per year).

In value terms, Djibouti ($X), Somalia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for lettuce and chicory exported from Ethiopia worldwide, with a combined 90% share of total exports.

Djibouti, with a CAGR of -7.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -13.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 39%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Somalia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Djibouti ($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 Somalia (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of lettuce and chicory imported into Ethiopia fell to X kg, shrinking by -5.9% on 2021. In general, imports saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 604% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 810%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X kg) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory supplier to Ethiopia, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +25.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-5.6% per year) and South Africa (-22.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Ethiopia, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +26.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-13.5% per year) and South Africa (-22.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 130%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform