Slovenia: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene lettuce and chicory market increased by 2.8% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 +16.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Slovenia

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of lettuce and chicory in Slovenia amounted to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the average lettuce and chicory yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 Slovenia expanded notably to X ha in 2022, picking up by 7.7% on the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 2019 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, overseas shipments of lettuce and chicory decreased by -71% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 308%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 231% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Slovenia, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria stood at +34.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+20.4% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (+2.0% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Slovenia, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Croatia ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria stood at +30.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+27.2% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (+7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Croatia (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, purchases abroad of lettuce and chicory increased by 6.4% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 7.7%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 36%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Slovenia, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), ninefold. Croatia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+5.5% per year) and Croatia (+8.7% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Slovenia, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Croatia, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+3.0% per year) and Croatia (+16.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform