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Lettuce and chicory market in Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, Africa's lettuce and chicory market saw robust expansion, with production volume rising from 535 thousand tons to 1 073 thousand tons. The market size grew in parallel, increasing from 527 thousand tons to 1 052 thousand tons over the same six-year period.

By 2024, industry assessments pointed to continued growth in vegetable output, including lettuce, driven by broader sectoral development in key producing nations like South Africa. This supply-side increase was matched by shifting consumer habits, as health-conscious lifestyles and busier schedules led to higher demand for fresh salads and plant-based foods, sustaining the market for lettuce and chicory.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Africa in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 lettuce and chicory in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of lettuce and chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lettuce and chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Lettuce and chicory production in Africa has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Africa produced 693.5 thousand tons of lettuce and chicory, representing a 14.4% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 25.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 7.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 535.3 thousand tons, with the largest decline of 3.2% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of production in Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.2%)	13.3%	14.4%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Lettuce and chicory production in Africa has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output of lettuce and chicory in Africa was valued at 916.3 million US dollars, marking a significant rise of 39.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 36.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 11.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 651.6 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 2.6% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of production in Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.6%)	0.7%	39.6%	11.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lettuce and chicory from Africa

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Africa's lettuce and chicory export volume totaled 21 768 tons, representing a substantial year-over-year decline of 21.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 3%, which corresponds to an annualized decline rate of 1.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 19 672 tons, while the highest was in 2019 at 27 665 tons. The largest increase of 40.6% occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.3%)	40.6%	(21.3%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, lettuce and chicory exports from Africa were not concentrated on just a few key markets. Russia accounted for 14.4% of exports in kind, Saudi Arabia for 13.6%, and France for 4.7%. Together, these three countries represented only 32.7% of total export flows, indicating a relatively diversified market structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of exported lettuce and chicory from Africa reached 28 762 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 3.9% decline compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 23 946 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 29 943 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 11.8% occurred in 2018, and the largest increase of 25.0% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.8%)	25.0%	(3.9%)	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia contributed 22.2% of export value, Russia accounted for 22.1%, and France made up 5.9%. Together, these three countries represented 50.2% of total export flows in value terms, making them the most significant contributors during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lettuce and chicory to Africa

Imports in kind, t

The market experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020, while the highest was in 2018, with a 4.3-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of lettuce and chicory to Africa stood at 2 559 tons, marking a dramatic decline of 28.9% compared to 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 10 943 tons. The largest decline of 67.1% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 261.5% was recorded in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	261.5%	(67.1%)	(28.9%)	(5.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the period from 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands accounted for 6.2% of imports in kind, Chile for 4.8%, and Spain for 4.5%. Together, these three countries formed the largest group of suppliers to Africa, but their combined contribution was limited to just 15.5% of total imports in kind, reflecting a highly diversified supplier structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020, while the highest was in 2018, with a 4.5-fold gap between these years. In 2020, the value of imported lettuce and chicory to Africa totaled 4 893 thousand US dollars, down by 28.5% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 21 880 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 68.7% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 277.4% was recorded in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	277.4%	(68.7%)	(28.5%)	(5.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of lettuce and chicory to Africa in value terms were not heavily concentrated. The Netherlands accounted for 13.5% of imports in value terms, France for 12.2%, and Spain for 6.3%. Together, these three countries captured only 32.0% of total import flows, indicating a diversified import structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io