Northern America: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Northern America

The North American lettuce and chicory market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, growing by 5.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Northern America

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The United States (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of lettuce and chicory production, accounting for 98% of total volume. It was followed by Canada (X tons), with a 1.9% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in the United States totaled -1.4%.

In 2022, the average yield of lettuce and chicory in Northern America reached X tons per ha, increasing by 5.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the lettuce and chicory yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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, approx. X ha of lettuce and chicory were harvested in Northern America; remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 21%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, the amount of lettuce and chicory exported in Northern America reduced slightly to X tons, which is down by -4% compared with the year before. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 8% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 90% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), creating a 9.9% share of total exports.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of lettuce and chicory. At the same time, Canada (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +2.7% from 2012-2022. While the share of Canada (+2.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the United States (-2.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest lettuce and chicory supplier in Northern America, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

In the United States, lettuce and chicory exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+7.1%).

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports in Northern America

Lettuce and chicory imports rose markedly to X tons in 2022, picking up by 12% on the year before. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +67.4% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 15%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% 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 +117.3% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States represented the main importer of lettuce and chicory in Northern America, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 65% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), making up a 34% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +12.2%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) and Canada ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Among the main importing countries, the United States, with a CAGR of +13.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+5.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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