Chicory market in ASEAN

Earlier Report Observations

The ASEAN market for chicory roots grew from 4 880 t in 2018 to 5 093 t in 2023, though this path included fluctuations. After reaching 5 109 t in 2020, volume dipped to 4 933 t in 2021 before recovering in the following two years. Throughout this period, domestic production served as the market's stable foundation, maintaining output above 5 000 t annually from 2019 onward.

Market volume increased by 3.4% to 5 100 t in 2022. This growth was primarily driven by rising consumer preference for natural and health-oriented products, coupled with greater awareness of chicory's prebiotic properties and digestive health benefits, which boosted demand within the region.

In 2023, the market stabilized at 5 093 t. This steadiness was supported by technological advancements in the extraction and processing of chicory root extracts, enhancing product quality. Concurrently, the increasing use of chicory as a coffee alternative expanded its applications in the food and beverage sector, sustaining overall consumption.

Production chicory in ASEAN

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of chicory, 2017-2020

World map of production of chicory, 2017-2020

ASEAN's chicory production has grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, the region produced 5 148 tonnes of chicory, marking a 1.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 4.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports chicory from ASEAN

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with the peak being 129 times higher than the low. In 2020, ASEAN's chicory exports totaled 69.5 tonnes, representing a sharp year-over-year increase of 489.0%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 136.9 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 91.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, surging by 12 815.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China was the primary export partner for chicory in kind, accounting for 99.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 443 US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 43 454 US dollars, resulting in a 12.6-fold variation between these years. In 2020, chicory export volumes from ASEAN reached 23 222 US dollars, showing a steep improvement of 574.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 92.1%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 602.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from ASEAN in value, 2017-2020, $ US

During 2017-2020, chicory from ASEAN was almost exclusively supplied to China, which absorbed 91.9% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from ASEAN in value, 2017-2020

Imports chicory to ASEAN

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend over this timeframe. Import volumes bottomed in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with the peak being 5.3 times higher than the low. In 2020, ASEAN imported 30.5 tonnes of chicory, which is 425.3% more than in 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5.8 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred that same year, dropping by 75.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the import market was highly concentrated, with India alone responsible for 95.3% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 115 US dollars, while the maximum was in 2020 at 31 021 US dollars, resulting in a 4.4-fold variation between these years. In 2020, ASEAN imported 31 021 US dollars worth of chicory, reflecting a sudden uptick of 336.0% from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 71.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to ASEAN in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Over the 2017-2020 period, dependence on India was pronounced, as this market accounted for 95.5% of total chicory imports to ASEAN in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to ASEAN in value, 2017-2020