Price for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Belgium (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Belgium (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Belgium
  4. Exports of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Belgium

Price for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Belgium (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce stood at $2,495 per ton in September 2023, reducing by -5.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated modest growth from October 2022 to September 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4% over the last eleven-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2023 figures, import price for fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce increased by +163.2% against May 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 82% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $2,639 per ton in August 2023, and then declined in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($7,525 per ton), while the price for France ($1,398 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Belgium (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce stood at $5,124 per ton in October 2023, jumping by 163% against the previous month. Overall, the export price enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was Niger ($6,203 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK amounted to $4,798 per ton.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Belgium

In 2022, the amount of fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce imported into Belgium rose modestly to 22K tons, increasing by 2.4% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, imports of fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce declined to $45M in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 2.8%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $47M, and then contracted in the following year.

Import of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Italy18.319.118.717.6-1.3%
Netherlands15.315.217.116.42.3%
Spain8.96.36.26.1-11.8%
Germany1.82.02.52.410.1%
France3.03.62.92.2-9.8%
OthersN/AN/A0.10.10.0%
Total47.346.247.544.7-1.9%

Top Suppliers of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce to Belgium in 2022:

  1. Netherlands (10.9K tons)
  2. Italy (4.3K tons)
  3. Spain (4.0K tons)
  4. France (1.5K tons)
  5. Germany (1.0K tons)

Exports of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce decreased by -18.8% to 17K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 21K tons, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce fell to $32M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 27%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $35M, and then reduced in the following year.

Export of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany8.710.014.212.011.3%
France7.07.77.98.35.8%
Netherlands5.74.87.06.86.1%
Luxembourg3.33.53.83.73.9%
United KingdomN/A0.10.10.241.4%
Others0.81.21.90.6-9.1%
Total25.527.434.731.77.5%

Top Export Markets for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce from Belgium in 2022:

  1. Netherlands (5.8K tons)
  2. France (5.0K tons)
  3. Germany (4.2K tons)
  4. Luxembourg (1.3K tons)
  5. United Kingdom (0.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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