ECOWAS: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in ECOWAS

In 2023, after eleven years of growth, there was decline in the ECOWAS lettuce and chicory market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in ECOWAS

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of lettuce and chicory production was Niger (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, lettuce and chicory production in Niger exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mali (X tons), fourfold.

In Niger, lettuce and chicory production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

The average lettuce and chicory yield stood at X tons per ha in 2023, approximately mirroring the year before. The yield indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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 yield decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the lettuce and chicory yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023. 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 ECOWAS; with a decrease of X% compared with 2022. The total harvested area indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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 harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports in ECOWAS

Lettuce and chicory exports soared to X tons in 2023, rising by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Senegal prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Cote d'Ivoire (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Senegal decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. Cote d'Ivoire (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Senegal (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest lettuce and chicory supplier in ECOWAS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%).

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports in ECOWAS

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of lettuce and chicory decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports reduced notably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Togo (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Liberia (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Cabo Verde (X tons) and Mali (X tons) - each accounted for an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Liberia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lettuce and chicory in ECOWAS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Cote d'Ivoire was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ghana (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, lettuce and chicory import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform