Lithuania: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Lithuania

In 2022, the Lithuanian lettuce and chicory market decreased by -3.2% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Lithuania

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Lithuania shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, dropping by -2.9% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 6.8%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average lettuce and chicory 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 Lithuania rose to X ha, surging by 1.7% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 36% 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 remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, the amount of lettuce and chicory exported from Lithuania reduced markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -55.9% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 35%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons), Estonia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Lithuania, together comprising 96% 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 Estonia (with a CAGR of +44.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Latvia ($X), Estonia ($X) and Belarus ($X) were the largest markets for lettuce and chicory exported from Lithuania worldwide, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Estonia, with a CAGR of +39.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 73% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Estonia ($X per ton) and Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Lithuania

Lettuce and chicory imports into Lithuania dropped dramatically to X tons in 2022, declining by -25% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Lithuania, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland totaled +32.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+3.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-25.6% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Lithuania, together accounting for 70% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +55.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, picking up by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform