Israel: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Israel

In 2023, the Israeli lettuce and chicory market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Israel

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production shrank slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Israel surged to X tons per ha in 2023, jumping by X% compared with 2022. In general, the yield, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average lettuce and chicory yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of lettuce and chicory were harvested in Israel; with an increase of X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, the total harvested area indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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 harvested area decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, the amount of lettuce and chicory exported from Israel contracted markedly to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Israel, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Israel.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

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

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Israel

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, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports declined rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Israel, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Israel, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform