Iran: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Iran

The Iranian lettuce and chicory market reduced to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Iran

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production contracted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average yield of lettuce and chicory in Iran rose slightly to X tons per ha, picking up by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Iran; standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2023, lettuce and chicory exports from Iran soared to X tons, rising by X% compared with 2022. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports expanded significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 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 failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Iran, with a combined X% share of total exports. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lettuce and chicory exported from Iran were Russia ($X), Iraq ($X) and Oman ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Iraq (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of lettuce and chicory, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports rose markedly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Oman (X tons) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory supplier to Iran, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Oman exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Oman totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Iran, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform