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Lettuce and chicory market in Jamaica

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh lettuce and chicory in Jamaica contracted in 2019 to 14,885 t, down from 15,663 t in 2018, before stabilizing at around 15,032 t in 2020. A period of significant growth followed, with market volume expanding to 16,990 t in 2021 and further to 19,136 t in 2022. This expansion was supported by the longstanding Safeguard Act of 2001, which provides advantages to local producers over imported fresh produce, thereby encouraging domestic production and market growth.

In 2023, the market retracted to 17,554 t as local production fell. This decline coincided with severe weather events, including the impact of Hurricane Beryl and drought conditions, which strained domestic supply. Imports of lettuce and chicory rose sharply by 123% during the year, partially offsetting the drop in local output. Throughout this period, mandatory labeling regulations enforced by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica continued to shape market access and compliance for all products.

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 Jamaica
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Jamaica in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Jamaica 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Jamaica

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

In 2020, Jamaica produced 14,997 tonnes of lettuce and chicory, marking a 1.2% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 12.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 15,630 tonnes, which represented a 17.4% increase. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 5.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.4%	(5.2%)	1.2%	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lettuce and chicory from Jamaica

Exports in kind, kg

The export market for lettuce and chicory from Jamaica showed significant volatility between 2017 and 2020. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019, while 2017 saw the highest volume, creating a 49-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports rebounded sharply to 488 kg, representing a remarkable 1,182.9% increase compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	1 182.9%	(36.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was Jamaica's primary export market for lettuce and chicory, accounting for 77.8% of total export volume. Other trading partners maintained relatively modest shares during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Export values demonstrated considerable volatility from 2017 to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2019, while 2017 saw the highest, resulting in a 64-fold gap between these years. In 2020, export value reached $1,350 USD, showing a dramatic 1,878.3% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	1 878.3%	(32.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, the United States dominated Jamaica's lettuce and chicory export market in value terms, representing 75.4% of total export value. Other destinations accounted for relatively small portions of the export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lettuce and chicory to Jamaica

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes of lettuce and chicory into Jamaica showed notable fluctuations between 2017 and 2020. The lowest volume occurred in 2017, while 2019 recorded the highest at 63,735 kg, creating a 4-fold difference. In 2018, imports surged by 107.0%. However, in 2020, imports declined to 35,237 kg, representing a 44.7% decrease from 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	107.0%	94.1%	(44.7%)	30.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was overwhelmingly Jamaica's main source for lettuce and chicory imports, consistently supplying 96.6% of total import volume throughout this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Jamaica's lettuce and chicory import value declined in 2020 to $17,576 USD, representing a slight 0.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 23.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at $17,725 USD, which marked a 22.6% increase that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.7%	22.6%	(0.8%)	7.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Jamaica's import market for lettuce and chicory showed strong dependence on the United States, which accounted for 95.1% of total import value. Other sources played relatively minor roles in the import structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io