Luxembourg: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Luxembourg

In 2022, the Luxembourg lettuce and chicory market decreased by -11.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Luxembourg

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 140%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory yield in Luxembourg skyrocketed to X tons per ha, picking up by 24% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 141%. Over the period under review, the average lettuce and chicory yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 Luxembourg; which is down by -16.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 100%. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of lettuce and chicory, when their volume decreased by -6.9% to X tons. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 213%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 236%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Luxembourg, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to +28.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+6.3% per year) and France (-4.7% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Luxembourg, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled +25.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+10.3% per year) and France (-3.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -12.9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 export price decreased by -19.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Germany (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

Lettuce and chicory imports into Luxembourg contracted to X tons in 2022, which is down by -8.4% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory supplier to Luxembourg, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium totaled -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+0.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+8.9% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Luxembourg, together accounting for 86% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +18.9%, 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, shrinking by -6.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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