Kenya: Lettuce And Chicory Market Overview 2021

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Kenya

In 2019, the Kenyan lettuce and chicory market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Kenya

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production expanded remarkably to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2019, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Kenya expanded remarkably to X tonnes per ha in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the average lettuce and chicory yield remained 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 Kenya; declining by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2009 to 2019, the growth of the lettuce and chicory harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2019, overseas shipments of lettuce and chicory increased by X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports soared to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at +X%.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Kenya

Lettuce and chicory imports into Kenya skyrocketed to X tonnes in 2019, picking up by X% on 2018. In general, imports saw a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports surged to $X in 2019. Overall, imports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +X%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Kenya.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2010 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands 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) remains the largest lettuce and chicory consuming country worldwide, accounting for 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), comprising approx. 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 Kenya?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($11K) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Kenya.

What are the leading importers of lettuce and chicory from Kenya?

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In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($32K) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Kenya, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia ($2.5K), with a 7.1% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for lettuce and chicory in Kenya?

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The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $2,353 per tonne in 2019, approximately equating the previous year.

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

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In 2019, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $1,377 per tonne, falling by -7.8% against the previous year.