United Kingdom: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in the UK

After three years of decline, the UK lettuce and chicory market increased by 5.2% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in the UK

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in the UK contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -2% compared with 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 5.5%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average lettuce and chicory 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 lettuce and chicory harvested area in the UK amounted to X ha, with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of lettuce and chicory was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -41.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 37%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 40%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from the UK, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 1.2% share of total exports. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 0.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland amounted to +2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-7.0% per year) and Spain (-15.0% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from the UK, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 0.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 0.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ireland amounted to -5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-11.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-6.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 21% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Italy (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were imported into the UK; jumping by 42% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of lettuce and chicory to the UK, with a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 1.2% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled +7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-11.1% per year) and Italy (-8.9% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to the UK, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 3.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-10.9% per year) and Italy (-12.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -25.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 10%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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