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Lettuce and chicory market in Peru

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, Peru's lettuce and chicory market volume expanded from 77 359 t to 79 369 t. This growth was supported by the recovery of the agricultural sector from the coastal El Niño phenomenon, which allowed damaged crops to rebound. Additionally, the adoption of hydroponic systems like NFT optimized growth and yield, contributing to higher production.

In 2020, the market dropped sharply to 69 184 t. This decline was primarily driven by adverse climate factors, including the impacts of El Niño and La Niña, which persistently affected agricultural production and profitability across Peru.

The market stabilized between 2021 and 2023, with volume fluctuating near 68 000–69 000 t. During this period, new labeling regulations for primary agricultural products came into force in 2022, requiring more information on origin for items like lettuce. Furthermore, a 2023 ban on the import of highly toxic agrochemicals such as chlorpyrifos enhanced food safety. Despite ongoing climate-related challenges, consumer demand for hydroponic lettuce continued to rise, reflecting a shift toward fresh and healthy produce.

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 Peru
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Peru in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Peru 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Peru in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Peru by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Peru in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Peru by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Peru, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Peru by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Peru in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Peru by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Peru in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Peru by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Peru, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Peru by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Peru in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Peru by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Peru in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Peru by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Peru, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Peru by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Peru in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Peru by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Peru in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Peru by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Peru, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Peru by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Peru

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Peru ranked as the 25th largest producer of lettuce and chicory between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of lettuce and chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Peru's lettuce and chicory production saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, the country produced 69 314 tonnes, marking a 12.9% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 6.5%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 2.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 79 621 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 4.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.7%	2.6%	(12.9%)	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Lettuce and chicory production in Peru declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 206.8 million US dollars, representing a 13.7% decrease compared to the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value dropped by 4.9%, averaging an annual decline of 1.7%. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 247.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 13.7% that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Peru in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.7%	(3.1%)	(13.7%)	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lettuce and chicory from Peru

Exports in kind, t

Peru exported 130.8 tonnes of lettuce and chicory in 2020, a 48.2% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 56%, with an average annual decline of 24.0%. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2019 at 3.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.8%)	3.3%	(48.2%)	(24.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated Peru's lettuce and chicory exports in volume, accounting for 97.3% of the total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Lettuce and chicory exports from Peru declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 390.3 thousand US dollars, down 48.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 55.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -23.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.8%)	(2.5%)	(48.6%)	(23.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States nearly exclusively shaped the geographic structure of Peru's lettuce and chicory exports in value terms, holding a 98.0% share of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lettuce and chicory to Peru

Imports in kind, t

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports in volume were heavily concentrated on China, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, China served as the primary destination for lettuce and chicory imports to Peru, consistently absorbing 100.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io