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Lettuce and chicory market in Greece

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled lettuce and chicory in Greece fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, reaching a peak of 82 084 t in 2021 before declining sharply to 59 305 t in 2022 and further to 52 737 t in 2023.

The market contraction in 2023 was influenced by speculative practices among intermediaries, which drove retail prices up to three times higher than producer prices, reducing consumer demand.

Entering 2024, inflation and price hikes of up to 5.7% continued to pressure consumption, with consumers increasingly opting for private-label products. Global climate phenomena such as El Niño were also reported to influence agricultural commodity prices in the sector.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Greece ranked 27th globally in lettuce and chicory production.

Top producers of lettuce and chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Greece produced 67 980 tonnes of lettuce and chicory, marking a 7.4% increase from 2019. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 63 270 tonnes, while the peak was in 2018 with 71 900 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 12.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.6%	(12.0%)	7.4%	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Greece's lettuce and chicory production volume rebounded. In 2020, the output was valued at 57 596 thousand US dollars, up 7.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 21.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 53 452 thousand US dollars, and the largest drop was in 2018, decreasing by 17.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.5%)	(11.8%)	7.8%	(7.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lettuce and chicory from Greece

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Greece's lettuce and chicory exports declined. In 2020, exports totaled 1 884 tonnes, a 28.8% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 10.7%, with a CAGR of -3.7%. The highest export volume was in 2019 at 2 645 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 20.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.0%	4.6%	(28.8%)	(3.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria (31.8% of exports in kind), the Netherlands (19.1%), and Cyprus (17.6%) were the primary buyers of Greek lettuce and chicory, collectively representing 68.5% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Greece exported lettuce and chicory worth 1 596 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp decline of 28.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 29.8%, with a CAGR of -11.1%. The largest increase was in 2019, up by 4.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.2%)	4.8%	(28.6%)	(11.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Bulgaria (27.3% of exports in value terms), Cyprus (23.1%), and the Netherlands (19.8%) remained the key markets for Greek lettuce and chicory exports, together accounting for 70.2% 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 Greece in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lettuce and chicory to Greece

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, lettuce and chicory imports into Greece fell. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 158 tonnes, a sharp decline of 28.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 4%, with a CAGR of -1.4%. The peak import volume was in 2019 at 5 828 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 32.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.9%	32.1%	(28.7%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, Italy (19.9% of imports in kind), the Netherlands (18.1%), and Spain (17.5%) consistently served as the main sources for lettuce and chicory imports into Greece, together making up 55.5% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, lettuce and chicory imports into Greece reached 4 800 thousand US dollars, down 25.6% from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 11.5%, with a CAGR of -4.0%. The highest import value was in 2019 at 6 453 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2019, up by 19.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	19.0%	(25.6%)	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (32.2% of imports in value terms), the Netherlands (18.5%), and Spain (13.5%) were the leading sources for lettuce and chicory imports into Greece, collectively representing 64.2% 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 Greece in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io