GCC: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in GCC

The GCC lettuce and chicory market surged to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in GCC

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production declined slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

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

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory yield in GCC declined to X tons per ha, falling by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then declined slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of lettuce and chicory production in GCC expanded modestly to X ha, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of 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 in GCC

In 2023, lettuce and chicory exports in GCC skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the major exporter of lettuce and chicory, achieving X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Oman (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lettuce and chicory exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Oman (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest lettuce and chicory supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw measured growth. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2023, approx. X tons of lettuce and chicory were imported in GCC; growing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports soared to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) represented the major importers of lettuce and chicory in 2023, accounting for near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Kuwait (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Bahrain (X%). Oman (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Qatar ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports.

Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 GCC stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform