Lettuce and chicory market in Luxembourg

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for lettuce and chicory in Luxembourg remained relatively stable, moving within a range of 3,145 t to 3,413 t. Domestic production showed greater volatility, peaking at 820 t in 2022 after a significant increase in 2019.

Regulatory measures in 2022, including the adoption of an official quality certification system and stricter labeling rules, bolstered consumer trust in product safety and quality, which helped support overall market volume. Concurrently, a growing consumer preference for local produce contributed to the market environment. In 2023, elevated prices for fresh vegetables exerted downward pressure on consumption, leading to a slight market contraction, even as dietary shifts toward reducing meat consumption in favor of vegetables provided some underlying demand support.

Longer-term initiatives, such as the development of a coherent national food policy and continued financial support for sustainable local agriculture, have been shaping the framework for production and consumption of fresh produce like lettuce and chicory in Luxembourg.

Production lettuce and chicory in Luxembourg

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of lettuce and chicory, 2017-2020

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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2019, with a 3.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Luxembourg produced 640.0 t of lettuce and chicory, which represents a 15.8% decrease compared to 2019. The maximum production volume was recorded in 2019 at 760.0 t. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with growth of 100.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Production value dropped to its lowest point in 2017, then reached its highest level in 2019, with a 3.7-fold variation between these years. In 2020, the output of lettuce and chicory in Luxembourg was valued at 1 527 K $ US, showing a modest contraction of 9.5% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 687 K $ US. The largest increase was observed in 2018, with growth of 139.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Luxembourg in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports lettuce and chicory from Luxembourg

Exports in kind, t

Luxembourg's lettuce and chicory export volumes have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 449 t of lettuce and chicory, which represents a 212.5% increase relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 293.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 57.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium (46.6% of exports in kind), France (26.7% of exports in kind), and Germany (26.6% of exports in kind) were the largest contributors to exports in kind, together accounting for 99.9% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Luxembourg's lettuce and chicory exports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 072 K $ US, corresponding to a 235.9% increase over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 367.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 67.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium (52.7% of exports in value terms), Germany (23.9% of exports in value terms), and France (23.3% of exports in value terms) stood out as the main markets for exports in value terms, together representing 99.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports lettuce and chicory to Luxembourg

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, lettuce and chicory deliveries to Luxembourg increased. In 2020, import volume reached 3 191 t, representing a strong advance of 14.1% from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 9.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 797 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 2.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Belgium, France, and the Netherlands—together absorbed 89.4% of total imports in kind of lettuce and chicory to Luxembourg.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, lettuce and chicory imports to Luxembourg amounted to 8 852 K $ US, representing a 17.1% rise versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 40.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 4.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with growth of 25.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Belgium (49.6% of imports in value terms), France (19.2% of imports in value terms), and the Netherlands (17.9% of imports in value terms) played the leading roles in imports in value terms of lettuce and chicory to Luxembourg, jointly taking 86.6% of total flows.

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

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