Slovakia: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak lettuce and chicory market expanded notably to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a buoyant increase. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Slovakia

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production rose slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory yield in Slovakia fell to X tons per ha, dropping by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the average lettuce and chicory yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Slovakia totaled X ha in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production reached the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2023, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were exported from Slovakia; declining by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports reached $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Austria and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Hungary ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for lettuce and chicory exported from Slovakia worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, 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

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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 export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Slovakia

In 2023, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were imported into Slovakia; dropping by X% on 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports rose markedly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of lettuce and chicory imports to Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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 import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform