Czech Republic: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the Czech lettuce and chicory market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory yield in the Czech Republic contracted significantly to X tons per ha, waning by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 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.

The lettuce and chicory harvested area in the Czech Republic declined to X ha in 2022, waning by X% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then reduced in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of lettuce and chicory increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from the Czech Republic, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), sixfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lettuce and chicory export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Slovakia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lettuce and chicory increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), eightfold. 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 Spain amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lettuce and chicory import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform