SADC: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in SADC

The SADC lettuce and chicory market totaled $X in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, consumption saw modest growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in SADC

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of lettuce and chicory production was South Africa (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, lettuce and chicory production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), twofold. Mauritius (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

The average lettuce and chicory yield stood at X tons per ha in 2023, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lettuce and chicory yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 SADC reached X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production attained the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2023, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of lettuce and chicory, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. Tanzania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.) significantly weakened 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, South Africa ($X) remains the largest lettuce and chicory supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania stood at $X per ton.

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

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2023, overseas purchases of lettuce and chicory increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible downturn. 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 soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. Mauritius (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Lesotho (X%) and Seychelles (X%). Swaziland (X tons) and Zambia (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 Zambia (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 importing markets in SADC were Mauritius ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Namibia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Seychelles, Lesotho, Swaziland and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Zambia, 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

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Import price indicated prominent growth 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

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 Seychelles ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform