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Lettuce and chicory market in Malaysia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, Malaysia's production of fresh lettuce and chicory more than doubled, rising from 46.1 thousand tons to 103.5 thousand tons. This surge was primarily driven by the expansion of harvested area, which reached a maximum in 2022, significantly boosting production capacity. In 2021, notable production growth was linked to increased capacity and likely new or expanded facilities.

Global factors played a role in market dynamics, with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 affecting demand and supply chains. In 2022, global supply chain disruptions and price fluctuations influenced the market, evidenced by a 13% rise in average import prices. Despite these challenges, domestic production growth supported market volume, which increased from 40.0 thousand tons in 2018 to 96.7 thousand tons in 2023.

Market activity remained robust in later years, with exports growing by 6.9% and imports by 4.89% in 2023. By 2024, exports hit an all-time high while import prices dropped by 9.2%, indicating market adjustments. The harvested area failed to regain momentum after 2022, suggesting production stabilization, though export shipments remained at high levels through 2025.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Malaysia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia 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, 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. 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 Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of lettuce and chicory, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lettuce and chicory, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Malaysia's lettuce and chicory production has increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 75 546 tonnes, marking a 38.4% rise compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 63.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 17.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.7%	12.0%	38.4%	17.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Malaysia's lettuce and chicory production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 101.8 million US dollars, showing a 32.8% year-on-year gain. From 2018 to 2021, production value rose by 88.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.5%	27.1%	32.8%	23.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lettuce and chicory from Malaysia

Exports in kind, t

Lettuce and chicory exports from Malaysia have declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, export volume stood at 13 049 tonnes, which is 8.4% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 16.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.7%)	(3.0%)	(8.4%)	(5.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Malaysia's lettuce and chicory exports were primarily shipped to Singapore, which accounted for 95.7% of total export volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Malaysia exported 17.582 million US dollars worth of lettuce and chicory in 2021, a 12.2% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value fell by 3.8%, equating to an average annual decline of 1.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 20.016 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 10.1% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.5%)	10.1%	(12.2%)	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the export pattern in value terms showed a strong reliance on Singapore, which absorbed 96.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lettuce and chicory to Malaysia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Malaysia's lettuce and chicory import volumes have increased. In 2021, the country imported 7 675 tonnes, up by 2.7% year-over-year. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 18.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 7 476 tonnes, with the largest decline of 17.1% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.4%)	(17.1%)	2.7%	(6.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Thailand and China together accounted for 96.2% of Malaysia's lettuce and chicory import volume, while the remaining flows were distributed thinly across other markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Malaysia's lettuce and chicory import value has increased. In 2021, imports totaled 4 077 thousand US dollars, showing a 10.4% uptick from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, import value decreased by 20.8%, with an average annual decline of 7.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 4 077 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline of 24.4% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.4%)	(5.2%)	10.4%	(7.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, China and Thailand together captured 82.5% of Malaysia's lettuce and chicory import value, with the rest spread thinly across other markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io