Australia and Oceania: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The lettuce and chicory market in Australia and Oceania shrank to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Australia (X tons) remains the largest lettuce and chicory producing country in Australia and Oceania, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, lettuce and chicory production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), fivefold.

In Australia, lettuce and chicory production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

The average lettuce and chicory yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the lettuce and chicory yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of lettuce and chicory production in Australia and Oceania dropped to X ha, waning by X% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas shipments of lettuce and chicory decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia represented the largest exporter of lettuce and chicory in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of lettuce and chicory. New Zealand (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Australia increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest lettuce and chicory supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Australia, lettuce and chicory exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (X%).

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, purchases abroad of lettuce and chicory increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight reduction. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Samoa (X tons) represented the largest importer of lettuce and chicory, making up X% of total imports. French Polynesia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Fiji (X%), Australia (X%), Papua New Guinea (X%) and New Caledonia (X%). Palau (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Samoa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Australia (X%) and Fiji (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Australia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Papua New Guinea (X%), New Caledonia (X%), Palau (X%) and French Polynesia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Samoa, Australia and Fiji increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, French Polynesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lettuce and chicory in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Fiji ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Samoa, with a X% share.

In French Polynesia, lettuce and chicory imports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Fiji (X% per year) and Samoa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was French Polynesia ($X per ton), while Palau ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by French Polynesia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform