MENA: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in MENA

The MENA's lettuce and chicory market rose to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in MENA

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Egypt, Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Jordan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average lettuce and chicory yield stood at X tons per ha in 2023, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, 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 2023, the total area harvested in terms of lettuce and chicory production in MENA was estimated at X ha, standing approx. at 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports in MENA

Lettuce and chicory exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% compared with 2022 figures. Total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Iran (X tons) represented the main exporter of lettuce and chicory, creating X% of total exports. Jordan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Egypt (X tons) and Turkey (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

Iran was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lettuce and chicory exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Turkey (X%), Egypt (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Jordan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Tunisia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Iran (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.) and Turkey (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Tunisia (X p.p.) and Jordan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Jordan ($X) and Iran ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total exports. Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2023, lettuce and chicory imports in MENA skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports surged to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a mild 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, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Iraq (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Qatar ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Qatar, 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 import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent expansion 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 import price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform