Ireland: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish lettuce and chicory market increased by 135% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt contraction. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Ireland

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory yield in Ireland stood at X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average lettuce and chicory yield reached the maximum level 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 total area harvested in terms of lettuce and chicory production in Ireland contracted to X ha, with a decrease of -4.3% on the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, overseas shipments of lettuce and chicory increased by 407% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Ireland, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +48.6%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Ireland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled +33.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 48%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -10.3% per year.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Ireland

For the third consecutive year, Ireland recorded decline in purchases abroad of lettuce and chicory, which decreased by 0% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of lettuce and chicory imports to Ireland, together comprising 87% of total imports. Germany, Italy and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +12.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Ireland, together accounting for 80% of total imports. Italy, Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +9.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 9.9% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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