Price for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in the United Arab Emirates - 2022

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

Price for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce amounted to $550 per ton, growing by 104% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce increased by +123.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($6,686 per ton), while the price for Iran ($146 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+25.6%), 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 the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce stood at $1,163 per ton in 2022, dropping by -52.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 249% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $6,537 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($3,395 per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($704 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 Saudi Arabia (+56.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, imports of fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce into the United Arab Emirates reduced markedly to 40K tons, waning by -21.3% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce surged to $22M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +20.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +72.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in the United Arab Emirates (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain0.80.60.76.7103.1%
Iran6.48.07.15.2-6.7%
ItalyN/AN/AN/A4.70%
Netherlands1.12.14.03.547.1%
Saudi Arabia0.10.30.70.681.7%
Jordan4.02.11.0N/A-50.0%
Others0.40.50.21.348.1%
Total12.713.513.722.020.1%

Top Suppliers of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce to the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

  1. Iran (35.3K tons)
  2. Spain (1.7K tons)
  3. Saudi Arabia (0.8K tons)
  4. Netherlands (0.7K tons)
  5. Italy (0.7K tons)

Exports of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. 2.5K tons of fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce were exported from the United Arab Emirates; picking up by 124% compared with the previous year. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 896% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce rose significantly to $2.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 3,379% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Export of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in the United Arab Emirates (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Oman0.447.11961,1371316.6%
Kuwait1.5N/AN/A1,031782.5%
Saudi ArabiaN/AN/A3.347614324.2%
BahrainN/AN/AN/A1700%
Maldives1,933N/A2,4311.0-92.0%
Others40.229.536.335.6-4.0%
Total1,97576.62,6672,85113.0%

Top Export Markets for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce from the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

  1. Oman (1615.7 tons)
  2. Kuwait (468.7 tons)
  3. Bahrain (184.9 tons)
  4. Saudi Arabia (167.2 tons)
  5. Maldives (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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