Spain: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Spain

The Spanish lettuce and chicory market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 26% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted mild growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Spain

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 11%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Spain declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -4.6% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 10%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then contracted slightly 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 Spain amounted to X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 4.4%. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Spain

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of lettuce and chicory decreased by -11.3% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 7.5%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 21%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Spain, together comprising 57% of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Finland, Belgium and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +8.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for lettuce and chicory exported from Spain worldwide, together accounting for 61% of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Switzerland and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +7.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 the Netherlands (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, lettuce and chicory imports into Spain expanded markedly to X tons, with an increase of 7.1% on 2021. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +32.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 37%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +53.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of lettuce and chicory imports to Spain, together accounting for 69% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +13.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Spain, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+13.7% per year) and Italy (+12.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 5.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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