Zimbabwe: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2020

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Zimbabwe

The revenue of the lettuce and chicory market in Zimbabwe amounted to $X in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, lettuce and chicory consumption continues to indicate a drastic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the lettuce and chicory market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Zimbabwe

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, lettuce and chicory production continues to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, lettuce and chicory production attained its peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2018, lettuce and chicory production growth remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Zimbabwe

Lettuce and chicory exports from Zimbabwe amounted to X tons in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, lettuce and chicory exports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, lettuce and chicory exports attained their peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of lettuce and chicory exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Zimbabwe exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the main exporter of lettuce and chicory in the world, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. The U.S. (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Mexico (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to lettuce and chicory exports from Spain stood at +X%. At the same time, Mexico (+X%), China (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Italy (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, the U.S. (-X%), Belgium (-X%) and France (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Spain (+X p.p.), Mexico (+X p.p.), China (+X p.p.) and the Netherlands (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the U.S. saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory markets from Zimbabwe were Spain ($X), the U.S. ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Mexico, Italy, Belgium, China, France and Zimbabwe, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Mexico experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The lettuce and chicory export price in Zimbabwe stood at $X per ton in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the lettuce and chicory export price, however, continues to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for lettuce and chicory reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for lettuce and chicory remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Zimbabwe

In 2018, the amount of lettuce and chicory imported into Zimbabwe totaled X tons, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, lettuce and chicory imports continue to indicate a drastic deduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory imports reached their peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, lettuce and chicory imports continue to indicate a drastic reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, lettuce and chicory imports attained their peak of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of lettuce and chicory imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The imports of the four major importers of lettuce and chicory, namely Canada, Germany, the U.S. and the UK, represented more than third of total import. France (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Italy (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Russia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by China, Hong Kong SAR, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory importing markets into Zimbabwe were Germany ($X), Canada ($X) and the U.S. ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, China, Hong Kong SAR, Russia and Zimbabwe, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main importing countries, Poland experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the lettuce and chicory import price in Zimbabwe amounted to $X per ton, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, the lettuce and chicory import price continues to indicate a deep decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for lettuce and chicory attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform