Israel: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Israel

The Israeli lettuce and chicory market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Israel

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 149% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Israel expanded markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 12% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 18%. 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of lettuce and chicory in Israel rose markedly to X ha, picking up by 11% compared with 2021. In general, the total harvested area indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lettuce and chicory harvested area decreased by -9.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the lettuce and chicory harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, shipments abroad of lettuce and chicory decreased by -39.4% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 707%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 1,083%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Israel, together accounting for 71% of total exports. Palestine, the UK, Germany and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Palestine (with a CAGR of +22.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Israel, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR totaled -3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-10.4% per year) and Russia (-14.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 67% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 United States (+25.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, imports of lettuce and chicory into Israel surged to X tons, with an increase of 53% on the year before. Overall, imports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 101%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 84%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of lettuce and chicory imports to Israel, together comprising 90% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +37.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Israel were Jordan ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 90% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +28.3%, 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

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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