Saudi Arabia: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi lettuce and chicory market declined modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by -4.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +32.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 91%. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Saudi Arabia contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -12.3% compared with 2021. In general, the yield, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year. 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 Saudi Arabia reached X ha in 2022, with an increase of 11% compared with the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were exported from Saudi Arabia; growing by 6.1% against the previous year. In general, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 114%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 287%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Saudi Arabia, together comprising 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of +36.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lettuce and chicory exported from Saudi Arabia were Kuwait ($X), Bahrain ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 99.9% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of +41.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -12.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Qatar (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of lettuce and chicory imported into Saudi Arabia reduced to X tons, which is down by -7.8% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 103% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of lettuce and chicory imports to Saudi Arabia, together accounting for 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +38.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Egypt ($X), Spain ($X) and Jordan ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +36.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, increasing by 3.7% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 import price increased by +5.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 62%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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