Romania: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian lettuce and chicory market increased by 9.4% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a resilient increase. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Romania

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 123%. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of lettuce and chicory in Romania dropped to X tons per ha, waning by -8.5% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 increased by +6.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average lettuce and chicory yield remained at a somewhat 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, the total area harvested in terms of lettuce and chicory production in Romania skyrocketed to X ha, jumping by 28% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of lettuce and chicory increased by 7.2% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 114%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Moldova (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Romania, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Moldova exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Moldova stood at -2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+34.3% per year) and Hungary (-30.0% per year).

In value terms, Moldova ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Romania, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Moldova totaled -6.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+30.6% per year) and Belgium (-10.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -10.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 157%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Hungary (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, purchases abroad of lettuce and chicory increased by 10% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 68% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of lettuce and chicory imports to Romania, with a combined 73% share of total imports. Spain, Serbia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +36.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Romania, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Among the main suppliers, Serbia, with a CAGR of +55.0%, 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, waning by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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