Finland: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Finland

The Finnish lettuce and chicory market rose sharply to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Finland

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Finland amounted to X tons per ha in 2023, increasing by X% compared with 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The lettuce and chicory 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 Finland; surging by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the lettuce and chicory harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2023, the amount of lettuce and chicory exported from Finland surged to X tons, growing by X% on 2022 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Finland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Estonia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Estonia amounted to X%.

In value terms, Estonia ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Finland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Estonia amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2023, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Estonia (X%).

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2023, overseas purchases of lettuce and chicory decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports expanded to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached 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 Finland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Germany (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 amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Finland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform