Norway: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2025

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian lettuce and chicory market rose markedly to $X in 2022, surging by 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +18.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Norway

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Norway rose rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 8% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 yield decreased by -15.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average lettuce and chicory yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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.

The lettuce and chicory harvested area in Norway stood at X ha in 2022, with an increase of 6% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, shipments abroad of lettuce and chicory decreased by -68.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 335%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 188% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Norway, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden (X kg), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark stood at +11.0%.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Norway, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 3.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Denmark stood at +16.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 58% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 increased by +119.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, lettuce and chicory imports into Norway declined to X tons, with a decrease of -3.1% on 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 7%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Norway, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+4.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+5.9% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Norway, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+5.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+5.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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