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Lettuce and chicory market in Madagascar

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 Madagascar began the period at 112 tonnes in 2018 but then contracted to 95.3 tonnes by 2020. This decline was driven by rising prices and a marked drop in the quality of lettuce, which made the vegetable less appealing and less affordable for local consumers, suppressing overall consumption.

A recovery pushed the market volume to 104.9 tonnes in 2021. Subsequently, the market entered a phase of stabilization, with volumes settling at 102.7 tonnes in 2022 and 101.4 tonnes in 2023, showing only minor fluctuations in the latter 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 Madagascar
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Madagascar in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Madagascar 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Madagascar in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Madagascar in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Madagascar, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Madagascar in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Madagascar in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Madagascar, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Madagascar in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Madagascar in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Madagascar, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Madagascar in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Madagascar in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Madagascar, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Madagascar

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

Madagascar's lettuce and chicory production declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, production stood at 104.0 tonnes, dropping to 95.1 tonnes in 2020—a modest decrease of 8.5%. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually grew by 37%, which translates to an average annual increase of 11.1%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 111.9 tonnes, marking a significant jump of 61.2% from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	61.2%	(7.1%)	(8.5%)	11.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lettuce and chicory from Madagascar

Exports in kind, kg

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, nearly all of Madagascar's lettuce and chicory exports in volume terms went to France, which accounted for 100.0% of the total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, France was the primary destination for Madagascar's lettuce and chicory exports, consistently taking 100.0% of the total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lettuce and chicory to Madagascar

Imports in kind, kg

The import data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 6.1 kg, then surged to a peak of 201.9 kg in 2020—a staggering 33-fold increase. This represents a year-over-year growth of 3 237.9% from 2019 to 2020. The sharpest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 87.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	243.2%	(87.9%)	3 237.9%	140.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Madagascar's lettuce and chicory imports in volume terms were heavily reliant on France, which made up 96.3% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations over this period. Import values dropped to a low of 64 US dollars in 2019 before climbing to a high of 2 105 US dollars in 2020—a 33-fold difference. This jump corresponds to a 3 213.7% increase compared to the previous year. The most significant decline was in 2019, at 87.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	267.6%	(87.0%)	3 213.7%	150.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Madagascar's lettuce and chicory imports in value terms were highly concentrated on France, which represented 96.8% of the total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io