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Lettuce and chicory market in Americas

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the lettuce and chicory market in the Americas remained around 4.8 million tons. Consumer shifts towards organic lettuce and salad kits began stimulating demand, while the market stabilized in 2019 despite higher production yields. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 increased demand for fresh produce for home cooking, supporting market volume.

Market size grew substantially to 5.4 million tons in 2021, fueled by the rising popularity of packaged salads, expansion of the organic segment, and a shift towards vegan and vegetarian diets. Growth continued through 2022 and 2023, reaching 5.6 million tons, aided by new players in vertical farming, product launches from major companies like Fresh Express, and sustained consumer interest in health-oriented convenience foods.

In 2024, market dynamics were shaped by new greenhouse facility openings, such as BrightFarms in Illinois, and a 15% surge in import prices due to supply chain pressures. These developments highlight the ongoing evolution towards sustainable production and innovative product offerings.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Americas

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 the Americas increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 4 967 K t, showing a slight gain of 0.8% from the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 11.6%, which equates to an annualized decline of 4.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4 900 K t, with the largest year-on-year decline of 12.8% also occurring in that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.8%)	0.6%	0.8%	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lettuce and chicory from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

The export market for lettuce and chicory from the Americas showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports varied significantly, with a 2.4-fold difference between the high in 2019 and the low in 2018. In 2020, foreign supplies stood at 170.7 K t, reflecting a contraction of 23.7% compared to 2019. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 93.8 K t, while the maximum was in 2019 at 223.8 K t. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 138.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.2%)	138.7%	(23.7%)	16.5%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Lettuce and chicory export value from the Americas increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 389.5 M $ US, which is 5.6% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 37.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	28.7%	5.6%	11.1%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lettuce and chicory to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes for lettuce and chicory in the Americas experienced noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports varied by 18 times between the high in 2017 and the low in 2018. In 2020, import volume amounted to 40.3 K t, up by 24.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 22.0 K t, with the largest year-on-year decline of 94.4% also occurring in that year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a rise of 47.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(94.4%)	47.6%	24.2%	(53.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, lettuce and chicory imports in the Americas stood at 494.4 M $ US, which is 1.7% lower compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 4.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.5%. The minimum import value was recorded in 2018 at 469.8 M $ US, while the maximum was in 2019 at 503.0 M $ US. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 7.1%.

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