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Lettuce and chicory market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for lettuce and chicory in Portugal showed a strong upward trend from 2018 to 2021, growing from 48 215 t to 74 919 t, an increase of over 55%. This growth was interrupted in 2022 when volume dropped sharply to 55 790 t, but it rebounded in 2023 to 72 782 t, nearly reaching the previous peak.

In value terms, the market displayed more volatility. After a decline in 2019 to 70.9 million USD, it recovered to 85.9 million USD in 2021. The year 2022 saw a steep fall to 55.3 million USD, followed by a remarkable surge to 86.5 million USD in 2023, indicating significant price fluctuations or changes in product mix.

Overall, the period from 2018 to 2023 was marked by significant expansions and contractions, with the market demonstrating resilience through rapid recoveries after downturns.

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

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

Portugal's lettuce and chicory production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 75 290 tonnes, marking a 19.5% rise compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 62.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 17.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.0%	21.7%	19.5%	17.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's lettuce and chicory production value has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 86 643 thousand US dollars, remaining stable compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 77 807 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 9.1% occurring that year. In contrast, the largest increase of 11.1% was observed in 2020.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.1%)	11.1%	0.2%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lettuce and chicory from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Lettuce and chicory exports from Portugal have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 8 350 tonnes, representing a slight decrease of 2.4% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 18.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.8%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 9 089 tonnes, when the largest increase of 28.9% was recorded. The largest decline of 5.9% occurred in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.9%	(5.9%)	(2.4%)	5.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain and Germany were the dominant partners in Portugal's lettuce and chicory exports by volume, with other countries accounting for the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Portugal's lettuce and chicory exports in value terms have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 9 609 thousand US dollars, which is 18.1% lower than in 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 26.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 661 thousand US dollars, when the largest increase of 4.6% was observed.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	(14.1%)	(18.1%)	(9.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Germany led as the top buyers of Portuguese lettuce and chicory by value. Spain accounted for 50.5% of exports, the United Kingdom for 24.0%, and Germany for 14.7%. Together, these three countries represented 89.3% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lettuce and chicory to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Portugal's lettuce and chicory imports have rebounded. In 2021, imports reached 7 978 tonnes, showing a sharp increase of 36.1% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 5 863 tonnes, when the largest decline of 20.3% occurred.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.6%)	(20.3%)	36.1%	(4.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain was the primary and nearly exclusive source for Portugal's lettuce and chicory imports by volume, accounting for 94.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year drop, Portugal's lettuce and chicory imports in value terms have increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 8 829 thousand US dollars, up 45.2% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 10%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 6 079 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline of 30.3% took place in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.3%)	(11.0%)	45.2%	(3.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Portugal's lettuce and chicory imports in value terms were heavily concentrated on Spain, which accounted for 89.5% of total flows, with other countries making up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io