France: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in France

The French lettuce and chicory market reached $X in 2022, rising by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a measured expansion. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in France

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 60% against the previous year. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of lettuce and chicory in France was estimated at X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 France rose to X ha in 2022, growing by 3.3% against 2021. Overall, the harvested area saw notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 119%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the lettuce and chicory harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, exports of lettuce and chicory from France amounted to X tons, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 13%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from France, with a combined 66% share of total exports. The UK, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +3.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lettuce and chicory exported from France were Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 63% of total exports. The UK, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +7.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 16%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Luxembourg (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of lettuce and chicory imported into France surged to X tons, increasing by 16% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory supplier to France, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled +2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-5.8% per year) and Germany (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to France, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 5% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-3.4% per year) and Belgium (-7.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 29%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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