Africa: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Africa

In 2023, the African lettuce and chicory market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, showed a buoyant increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Africa

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Niger (X tons) remains the largest lettuce and chicory producing country in Africa, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, lettuce and chicory production in Niger exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tunisia (X tons), fourfold. Mali (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Niger stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory yield in Africa amounted to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 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, approx. X ha of lettuce and chicory were harvested in Africa; falling by X% compared with the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, shipments abroad of lettuce and chicory increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and South Africa (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports.

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lettuce and chicory exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Morocco (X%), Tunisia (X%) and South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Egypt (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Morocco (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.) and Tunisia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest lettuce and chicory supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

In Egypt, lettuce and chicory exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced increase 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 export price increased by X% against 2014 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, supplies from abroad of lettuce and chicory increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Somalia was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Morocco (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Mozambique (X%), Namibia (X%) and Djibouti (X%). The following importers - Mauritius (X tons), South Sudan (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Somalia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, South Sudan (X%), Morocco (X%), Mauritius (X%), Mozambique (X%) and Djibouti (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Sudan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Lesotho (X%), Namibia (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Morocco (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.), Djibouti (X p.p.), Mauritius (X p.p.) and South Sudan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Cote d'Ivoire, Somalia and Namibia saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Somalia ($X), Morocco ($X) and Mauritius ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Mozambique, Namibia, Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Lesotho and South Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent increase 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 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while South Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform