In 2023, Italy, Germany, and Belgium were the largest importers of fresh or chilled witloof chicory, although Italy faced a slight decrease, while Germany and Belgium experienced more substantial drops. Conversely, Eastern European countries like Ukraine and Poland showed strong growth in imports. In Asia, Japan saw a notable decline, whereas Israel's imports increased prominently. The United States and several Western European nations such as France and the Netherlands maintained relatively stable import levels with minor variations.
Future trends to watch include potential market shifts towards Eastern Europe and emerging interest in diversified import sources. Increasing health consciousness may drive demand, impacting global import patterns and possibly leading to broader geographic distribution in import volume.
Top countries in Import of Fresh or Chilled Witloof Chicory by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 24,577,000 | 2023 | +1.37% | -0.048% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 16,642,000 | 2023 | -0.72% | -1.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 13,685,000 | 2023 | -2.18% | -2.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 5,180,100 | 2023 | -0.26% | -1.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 4,582,700 | 2023 | +0.35% | -0.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 4,229,100 | 2023 | -6.44% | -5.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 4,208,400 | 2023 | +1.17% | -0.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3,099,200 | 2023 | +5.31% | +5.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2,754,300 | 2023 | +2.32% | +2.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 1,577,700 | 2023 | -3.77% | -3.93% | View data |
