Pakistan: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani lettuce and chicory market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Pakistan

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 93% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of lettuce and chicory in Pakistan rose significantly to X tons per ha, with an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 8.2%. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Pakistan; surging by 1.8% on the previous year. Overall, 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 6.7% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the lettuce and chicory harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of lettuce and chicory were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 468%. The exports 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. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 612%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Pakistan, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan stood at -10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (-11.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-20.7% per year).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Pakistan, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Afghanistan totaled -7.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (-0.6% per year) and Qatar (-7.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 decreased by -35.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 53%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($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 Kuwait (+21.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, the amount of lettuce and chicory imported into Pakistan soared to X tons, with an increase of 17% compared with 2021. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 4,004%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 3,077% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Afghanistan (X tons) was the main lettuce and chicory supplier to Pakistan, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Afghanistan amounted to +100.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+70.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-7.5% per year).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Pakistan, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 8.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Afghanistan amounted to +71.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+83.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-10.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 80% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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