Germany: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Germany

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the German lettuce and chicory market, when its value decreased by -10.1% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Germany

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 16%. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Germany dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 24% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year. 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 Germany totaled X ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 5.7%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the lettuce and chicory harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of lettuce and chicory exported from Germany was estimated at X tons, with an increase of 10% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 13%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +23.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Germany, with a combined 54% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +7.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lettuce and chicory exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 66% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +14.5%, recorded 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 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 -16.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then plummeted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the Netherlands (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of lettuce and chicory, when their volume decreased by -13.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 7.9%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Germany, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-1.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+1.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Germany were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 84% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +2.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 12%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Belgium ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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