Albania: Lettuce And Chicory Market Overview 2020

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Albania

The revenue of the lettuce and chicory market in Albania amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, lettuce and chicory consumption continues to indicate a temperate reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Albania lettuce and chicory consumption peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Albania

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, lettuce and chicory production continues to indicate a temperate shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Albania lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Albania

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of lettuce and chicory were exported from Albania; surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, lettuce and chicory exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory exports attained their maximum at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, lettuce and chicory exports continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Spain (X tonnes) represented the largest exporter of lettuce and chicory, committing X% of total exports. The U.S. (X tonnes) held a X% share (based on tonnes) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Mexico (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Italy (X%) and China (X%). Belgium (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Spain increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. 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. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Spain, Mexico, China and the Netherlands increased by +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the U.S. (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory markets from Albania 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 Albania, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, Albania 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 Albania stood at $X per tonne in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the lettuce and chicory export price, however, continues to indicate a moderate drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Albania export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

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

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of lettuce and chicory were imported into Albania; rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory imports continue to indicate an extraordinary increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory imports continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lettuce and chicory imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes) and the UK (X tonnes) represented roughly X% of total imports of lettuce and chicory in 2018. France (X tonnes) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Italy (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). The following importers - Poland (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes), Sweden (X tonnes) and Russia (X tonnes) - together made up X% 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 Albania, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Canada ($X) and the U.S. ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. The UK, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, China, Hong Kong SAR, Russia and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries 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 Albania amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lettuce and chicory import price, however, continues to indicate a temperate slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 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 tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne) 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 AI Platform