Scandinavia: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Scandinavia

After two years of growth, the Scandinavia lettuce and chicory market decreased by -0.6% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -6.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Sweden (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Finland (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +5.0%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory yield in Scandinavia amounted to X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 5.9% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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, the total area harvested in terms of lettuce and chicory production in Scandinavia rose markedly to X ha, with an increase of 6% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 27%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, the amount of lettuce and chicory exported in Scandinavia rose sharply to X tons, picking up by 8.7% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2022.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lettuce and chicory exports, with a CAGR of -2.4% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Sweden increased by +3.3 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) also remains the largest lettuce and chicory supplier in Scandinavia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Sweden was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -15.4% against the previous year. Export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 27%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sweden.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sweden amounted to +2.1% per year.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, lettuce and chicory imports in Scandinavia reduced to X tons, declining by -5.3% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) represented the largest importer of lettuce and chicory, constituting 53% of total imports. Finland (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Norway (X tons). All these countries together held near 47% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of -0.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Norway ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Among the main importing countries, Sweden, with a CAGR of -1.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 7.2%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (-0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform