Price for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Costa Rica - 2022

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  1. Price for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Costa Rica
  4. Imports of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Costa Rica

Price for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce amounted to $3,077 per ton, rising by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 176%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Panama ($3,133 per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia totaled $858 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nicaragua (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce stood at $907 per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 27%. The import price peaked at $1,310 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($3,946 per ton), while the price for Honduras amounted to $685 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+15.8%).

Exports of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Costa Rica

Exports of fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce from Costa Rica reduced remarkably to 93 tons in 2022, which is down by -20.1% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 135%.

In value terms, exports of fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce contracted to $286K in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 178% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $308K, and then declined in the following year.

Export of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Panama23590.32902846.5%
ColombiaN/A0.2N/A2.0216.2%
Nicaragua8.15.64.6N/A-24.6%
Others7.414.712.8N/A31.5%
Total2501113082864.6%

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

  1. Panama (90.5 tons)
  2. Colombia (2.3 tons)

Imports of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Costa Rica

Imports of fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce into Costa Rica surged to 2.5 tons in 2022, increasing by 258% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant decline.

In value terms, imports of fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce skyrocketed to $2.2K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a dramatic setback.

Import of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY202020212022CAGR,
2020-2022
Honduras2.70.51.6-23.0%
Mexico1.10.10.7-20.2%
OthersN/AN/AN/A0%
Total3.80.62.2-23.9%

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

  1. Honduras (2.3 tons)
  2. Mexico (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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