Dominican Republic: Lettuce And Chicory Market Overview 2021

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in the Dominican Republic

In 2019, the Dominican lettuce and chicory market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production totaled $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in the Dominican Republic rose modestly to X tonnes per ha in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2019: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, lettuce and chicory yield increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, 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 2019, approx. X ha of lettuce and chicory were harvested in the Dominican Republic; growing by X% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2019, overseas shipments of lettuce and chicory decreased by X% to X kg, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports totaled $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to No country was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to No country was relatively modest.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2019, supplies from abroad of lettuce and chicory increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the ninth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports expanded modestly to $X in 2019. Overall, imports recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tonnes) was the main supplier of lettuce and chicory to the Dominican Republic, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from the U.S. amounted to +X%.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to the Dominican Republic.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from the U.S. amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated notable growth from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, lettuce and chicory import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the U.S. amounted to +X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lettuce and chicory in the world?

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China (16M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of lettuce and chicory consumption, comprising approx. 57% of total volume. Moreover, lettuce and chicory consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (3.6M tonnes), fourfold. India (1.3M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.5% share.

What are the largest producers of lettuce and chicory in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of lettuce and chicory production was China (16M tonnes), accounting for 57% of total volume. Moreover, lettuce and chicory production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (3.6M tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (1.3M tonnes), with a 4.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of lettuce and chicory to the Dominican Republic?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($2.2M) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to the Dominican Republic.

What is the average import price for lettuce and chicory in the Dominican Republic?

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The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $2,744 per tonne in 2019, which is down by -8.8% against the previous year.