Iran: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Iran

In 2022, the Iranian lettuce and chicory market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Iran

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 68%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory yield in Iran contracted slightly to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 140%. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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 lettuce and chicory harvested area in Iran amounted to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 25% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were exported from Iran; with a decrease of -27.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 392%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 389% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Iran, together comprising 82% 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 Qatar (with a CAGR of +74.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Iran, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq totaled +27.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-5.5% per year) and Qatar (+53.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The export price peaked 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 destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were imported into Iran; which is down by -33.1% on the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 1,229%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,885%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Oman (X tons) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory supplier to Iran, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Oman exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Oman totaled +19.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+0.4% per year) and Ukraine (-2.6% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Iran, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Oman stood at +26.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-21.7% per year) and Ukraine (-4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 69%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+22.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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