ECOWAS: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in ECOWAS

In 2023, after eleven years of growth, there was decline in the ECOWAS lettuce and chicory market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in ECOWAS

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of lettuce and chicory production was Niger (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, lettuce and chicory production in Niger exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mali (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Niger stood at X%.

In 2023, the average lettuce and chicory yield in ECOWAS totaled X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2022 figures. The yield indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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 yield decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the lettuce and chicory yield attained the peak level 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.

The lettuce and chicory harvested area shrank slightly to X ha in 2023, which is down by X% against 2022. The total harvested area indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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 harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports in ECOWAS

Lettuce and chicory exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Senegal prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Cote d'Ivoire (X kg) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to lettuce and chicory exports from Senegal stood at X%. Cote d'Ivoire (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Senegal (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest lettuce and chicory supplier in ECOWAS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Senegal, lettuce and chicory exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ECOWAS stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%).

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports in ECOWAS

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. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Togo (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Liberia (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Mali (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons) - each resulted at an X% share of total imports.

Imports into Cote d'Ivoire increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Liberia (X%), Cabo Verde (X%), Ghana (X%), Togo (X%) and Mali (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Liberia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in ECOWAS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Nigeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Cote d'Ivoire, Liberia, Ghana and Cabo Verde increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lettuce and chicory in ECOWAS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Cote d'Ivoire was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in ECOWAS stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform