Costa Rica: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican lettuce and chicory market rose sharply to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Costa Rica

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory yield in Costa Rica fell slightly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The lettuce and chicory harvested area in Costa Rica amounted to X ha in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2022. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2023, the amount of lettuce and chicory exported from Costa Rica totaled X tons, approximately equating 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports rose significantly to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Panama (X tons), Nicaragua (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Costa Rica, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Panama (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Panama ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Costa Rica, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nicaragua ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Panama stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nicaragua (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nicaragua (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

Lettuce and chicory imports into Costa Rica fell modestly to X tons in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports dropped markedly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Mexico (X tons) was the main lettuce and chicory supplier to Costa Rica, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico amounted to X%.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Costa Rica.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Mexico.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Mexico amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform