New Zealand: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand lettuce and chicory market expanded sharply to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in New Zealand

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production expanded sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in New Zealand dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then shrank modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of lettuce and chicory were harvested in New Zealand; growing by X% on 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2023, exports of lettuce and chicory from New Zealand reduced slightly to X tons, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports amounted to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Fiji (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from New Zealand, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Fiji exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Samoa (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by French Polynesia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Fiji amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Samoa (X% per year) and French Polynesia (X% per year).

In value terms, Fiji ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from New Zealand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Samoa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by French Polynesia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Fiji totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Samoa (X% per year) and French Polynesia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, lettuce and chicory export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vanuatu ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Samoa (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2023, supplies from abroad of lettuce and chicory decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports totaled $X in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Australia (X tons) was the main lettuce and chicory supplier to New Zealand, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia amounted to X%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, 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 Australia.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform