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Chicory market in Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

Chicory production in Asia experienced modest growth from 7 952 tons in 2018 to a peak of 8 085 tons in 2020, then contracted slightly and stabilized around 8 000 tons through 2023.

The market size, reflecting domestic output and trade, reached 9 414 tons in 2020 before easing to 9 245 tons in 2021. A partial recovery to 9 302 tons occurred in 2022, followed by a minor decline to 9 289 tons in 2023. Imports remained steady near 1 300 tons from 2020 to 2023, then rose sharply to 1 524 tons in 2024, although complete production and market size figures for 2024 are not available.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2020-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2020-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2020-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2020-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2020-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2020-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2020-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2020-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2020-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2020-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2020-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chicory in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's chicory production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 8,085 tonnes of chicory, remaining nearly unchanged from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 2.2%, which translates to an annualized rate of 0.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	1.2%	0.4%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chicory from Asia

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed significant volatility during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.0 tonnes, while the highest occurred in 2018 at 24 tonnes, representing a peak-to-trough ratio of 2,404 times. In 2020, cross-border shipments of chicory from Asia amounted to 13 tonnes, marking a dramatic increase of 126,163.9% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	60.1%	(100.0%)	126 163.9%	(5.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 3.8 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 86.2 thousand US dollars, with a 22-fold fluctuation between these years. In 2020, chicory export volumes from Asia registered 23.6 thousand US dollars, representing an advance of 512.5% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	461.3%	(95.5%)	512.5%	15.3%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chicory to Asia

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The trough in imports occurred in 2017, while the peak hit in 2019, with a 75-fold gap between these years. In 2020, chicory deliveries to Asia amounted to 1,341 tonnes, which is 26.3% less year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1,820 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 3,481.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3 481.2%	110.8%	(26.3%)	281.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of chicory to Asia were almost entirely tied to Sudan, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest point was recorded in 2017, while imports hit their maximum in 2018, with an 8.5-fold gap between these years. In 2020, chicory volumes in Asia were recorded at 382.1 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp decrease of 41.2% versus the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 833.5 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 754.7%.

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