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Lettuce and chicory market in Dominican Republic

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled lettuce and chicory in the Dominican Republic showed gradual growth in the early years of the period, with volume rising from 6 263 t in 2018 to 6 422 t by 2021. This slow upward trend shifted markedly from 2022 onward, when the market expanded by 18% to 7 589 t and then surged by 37% in 2023 to reach 10 369 t.

This acceleration was supported by a substantial increase in domestic production, which grew from 6 126 t in 2021 to 10 130 t in 2023. At the same time, export shipments fell sharply, from 35 t in 2021 to only 20 t in 2023, making more output available for the local market. Import volumes remained relatively stable, indicating that the supply expansion was primarily home-grown.

As a result, the total available volume of lettuce and chicory in the Dominican Republic more than doubled between 2018 and 2023, with the most rapid growth occurring in the last two years of the period.

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 Dominican Republic
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. 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 Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

After two years of growth, lettuce and chicory production in the Dominican Republic declined. In 2020, production reached 6 219 tonnes, marking a 0.7% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 20.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.3%. The peak production was recorded in 2019 at 6 265 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase occurring in 2018 at 19.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.5%	1.3%	(0.7%)	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lettuce and chicory from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

Exports of lettuce and chicory from the Dominican Republic fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 55.5 tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 46.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 83.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 44.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(59.7%)	(21.5%)	(46.7%)	(44.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and Jamaica were the dominant export markets for lettuce and chicory from the Dominican Republic. The United States accounted for 47.0% of total export volumes, while Jamaica made up 34.0%, together forming 81.0% of all exports. Other partners accounted for the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of lettuce and chicory exports from the Dominican Republic declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 121 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 50.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 68.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -31.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.0%)	(12.0%)	(50.6%)	(31.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Jamaica, the United States, and Haiti were the primary buyers of lettuce and chicory from the Dominican Republic in value terms. Jamaica accounted for 48.7% of export value, the United States for 27.9%, and Haiti for 7.6%, collectively making up 84.3% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lettuce and chicory to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, lettuce and chicory imports into the Dominican Republic increased. In 2020, imports reached 236.9 tonnes, showing a 16.9% rise compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 12.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 202.7 tonnes, and the largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2018 at 20.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.8%)	(5.1%)	16.9%	(4.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017-2020 period, the United States effectively dominated lettuce and chicory imports into the Dominican Republic, accounting for 99.5% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, the value of lettuce and chicory imports into the Dominican Republic declined. In 2020, imports totaled 1 180 thousand US dollars, which was 1.3% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 13.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1 196 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase also occurring in 2019 at 10.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	10.4%	(1.3%)	4.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was overwhelmingly the main source of lettuce and chicory imports into the Dominican Republic in value terms, accounting for 99.3% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io