Saudi Arabia: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi lettuce and chicory market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a resilient expansion. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of lettuce and chicory in Saudi Arabia skyrocketed to X tons per ha, picking up by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of lettuce and chicory production in Saudi Arabia declined to X ha, falling by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of lettuce and chicory exported from Saudi Arabia dropped sharply to X tons, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Bahrain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahrain amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for lettuce and chicory exported from Saudi Arabia were Bahrain ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 Kuwait (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, lettuce and chicory imports into Saudi Arabia reduced to X tons, declining by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of lettuce and chicory imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Egypt ($X), Spain ($X) and Jordan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured expansion 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 import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform