Global Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size

The global lettuce and chicory market was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by 2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Lettuce And Chicory Production

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 -2.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, global production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

China (X tons) remains the largest lettuce and chicory producing country worldwide, accounting for 52% of total volume. Moreover, lettuce and chicory production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-1.4% per year) and India (+0.5% per year).

The global average lettuce and chicory yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 2.1%. The global yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come. 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 worldwide declined to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 4.1% against the previous year. The global harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports

In 2022, global exports of lettuce and chicory was estimated at X tons, stabilizing at 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports reached $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) represented the main exporters of lettuce and chicory in 2022, finishing at approx. 29% and 24% of total exports, respectively. The United States (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 13% share, followed by China (7%) and the Netherlands (5.9%). Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), Iran (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +22.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory supplying countries worldwide were Spain ($X), the United States ($X) and Mexico ($X), with a combined 61% share of global exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Mexico, with a CAGR of +22.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global 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, with an increase of 2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 9.1%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+14.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports

In 2022, global lettuce and chicory imports expanded markedly to X tons, growing by 7.2% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 11%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by the UK (X tons), Canada (X tons), Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the major importers of lettuce and chicory, together mixing up 64% of total imports. The following importers - the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - together made up 10% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +12.2%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory importing markets worldwide were the United States ($X), Canada ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 49% share of global imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +13.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global 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, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+5.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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