Ukraine: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian lettuce and chicory market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 44% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Ukraine

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 177%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of lettuce and chicory in Ukraine surged to X tons per ha, picking up by 164% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield enjoyed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 188%. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood 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.

The lettuce and chicory harvested area in Ukraine soared to X ha in 2022, picking up by 324% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Ukraine

Lettuce and chicory exports from Ukraine declined notably to X tons in 2022, which is down by -39.6% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 122% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 151% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X kg) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Ukraine, with a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Liberia (X kg), with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore amounted to +26.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (-2.7% per year) and Liberia (+46.6% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Ukraine, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Liberia ($X), with a 9.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore totaled +29.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Liberia (+40.4% per year) and Greece (+1.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 155% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Malta (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lettuce and chicory decreased by -42.7% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 98%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 128% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of lettuce and chicory imports to Ukraine, with a combined 82% share of total imports. France, Tunisia, Turkey, Egypt and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of +65.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Ukraine, together accounting for 86% of total imports. France, Tunisia, Turkey, Egypt and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +71.6%, recorded 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, rising by 25% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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