Ethiopia: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian lettuce and chicory market stood at $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Ethiopia contracted significantly to X kg per ha in 2022, which is down by X% against the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 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 Ethiopia dropped sharply to X ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then declined sharply in the following year.

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Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, shipments abroad of lettuce and chicory increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Djibouti (X tons) and Somalia (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Djibouti (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Somalia ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Ethiopia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Djibouti ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Somalia amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated buoyant growth 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 2019 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Somalia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Djibouti stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Somalia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lettuce and chicory decreased by X% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, posted a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X kg) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory supplier to Ethiopia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X kg), twofold.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Chile ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Ethiopia.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a significant increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform