Chile: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Chile

The Chilean lettuce and chicory market declined modestly to $X in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Chile

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production declined slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Chile contracted to X tons per ha in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average lettuce and chicory yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2022, and then reduced in the following year. 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 Chile dropped to X ha, waning by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2023, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were exported from Chile; jumping by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports dropped sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X kg) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Chile, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for lettuce and chicory exported from Chile were the UK ($X), Poland ($X) and Canada ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, lettuce and chicory imports into Chile surged to X kg, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X kg) was the main lettuce and chicory supplier to Chile, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany was relatively modest.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Argentina amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform