Belgium: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian lettuce and chicory market rose to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Belgium

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Belgium reached X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 Belgium totaled X ha, growing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, the amount of lettuce and chicory exported from Belgium fell to X tons, reducing by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Luxembourg, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X 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 Luxembourg (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of lettuce and chicory decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory supplier to Belgium, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform