Switzerland: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss lettuce and chicory market reduced to $X in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Switzerland

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the production volume increased by X%. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory yield in Switzerland fell to X tons per ha, which is down by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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.

The lettuce and chicory harvested area in Switzerland rose to X ha in 2023, with an increase of X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2023, overseas shipments of lettuce and chicory decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Switzerland

Lettuce and chicory imports into Switzerland expanded slightly to X tons in 2023, rising by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform