Slovenia: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene lettuce and chicory market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Slovenia

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Slovenia declined notably to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% against the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average lettuce and chicory yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of lettuce and chicory in Slovenia reached X ha, rising by X% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of lettuce and chicory, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Slovenia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), threefold. Austria (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 Serbia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Serbia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, overseas purchases of lettuce and chicory increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory supplier to Slovenia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Croatia (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Croatia (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Slovenia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Croatia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Croatia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform