Italy: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian lettuce and chicory market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Italy

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory yield in Italy expanded markedly to X tons per ha, surging by X% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average lettuce and chicory yield reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the lettuce and chicory harvested area in Italy reduced rapidly to X ha, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of lettuce and chicory increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Italy, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (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 Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with an 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 was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (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, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of lettuce and chicory increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of lettuce and chicory imports to Italy, together comprising X% of total imports. France and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Italy were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform