Mauritius: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2020

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Mauritius

The revenue of the lettuce and chicory market in Mauritius amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, lettuce and chicory consumption continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the lettuce and chicory market reached its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Mauritius

In 2018, the amount of lettuce and chicory exported from Mauritius stood at X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated strong growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, lettuce and chicory exports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Mauritius exports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the largest exporter of lettuce and chicory in the world, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by the U.S. (X tons), Mexico (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Spain increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Mexico (+X%), China (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Italy (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, the U.S. (-X%), Belgium (-X%) and France (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Spain (+X p.p.), Mexico (+X p.p.), China (+X p.p.) and the Netherlands (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of the U.S. (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory markets from Mauritius were Spain ($X), the U.S. ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Mexico, Italy, Belgium, China, France and Mauritius lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Mexico experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the lettuce and chicory export price in Mauritius amounted to $X per ton, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lettuce and chicory export price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Mauritius export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Mauritius

In 2018, the imports of lettuce and chicory into Mauritius totaled X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, lettuce and chicory imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of lettuce and chicory imports in 2018 were Canada (X tons), Germany (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and the UK (X tons), together finishing at X% of total import. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Russia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by China, Hong Kong SAR, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory importing markets into Mauritius were Germany ($X), Canada ($X) and the U.S. ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, China, Hong Kong SAR, Russia and Mauritius, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Poland experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The lettuce and chicory import price in Mauritius stood at $X per ton in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the lettuce and chicory import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Mauritius import price peaked at $X per ton in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform