Italy: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Italy

The Italian lettuce and chicory market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Italy

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Italy reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -13.4% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of lettuce and chicory were harvested in Italy; picking up by 1.8% against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 9.6% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, lettuce and chicory exports from Italy shrank to X tons, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Italy, accounting for a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-1.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Italy, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+0.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+2.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -5.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Romania (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of lettuce and chicory, when their volume increased by 28% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +32.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of lettuce and chicory imports to Italy, together comprising 90% of total imports. Germany and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +30.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Italy were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 89% of total imports. Germany and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.3%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +31.0%, saw 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, waning by -6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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