Belgium: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian lettuce and chicory market amounted to $X in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a significant expansion. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Belgium

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average yield of lettuce and chicory in Belgium surged to X tons per ha, picking up by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average lettuce and chicory yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the lettuce and chicory harvested area in Belgium reduced sharply to X ha, falling by X% on 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2023, the amount of lettuce and chicory exported from Belgium fell to X tons, declining by X% compared with 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports expanded to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Luxembourg, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (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 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2023, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of lettuce and chicory, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Belgium, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform