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Lettuce and chicory market in the United Kingdom

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The UK market for fresh or chilled lettuce and chicory in volume terms expanded from 332.6 thousand tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 344 thousand tonnes in 2020. This growth was followed by a contraction to 312.8 thousand tonnes in 2021 and a particularly sharp decline in 2022, when market volume fell by 25% to 234.4 thousand tonnes.

By 2023, the market volume had declined further to 225.8 thousand tonnes, representing a cumulative decrease of over 100 thousand tonnes from the 2020 high. In value terms, the market displayed a different trajectory, with the highest value recorded in 2018 at $543.8 million before a general downward trend to $416.8 million in 2020, interrupted by a slight recovery to $438 million in 2022.

The period from 2020 onwards marked a significant shift from previous growth, with the market volume stabilizing at a lower level by 2023. The contrasting movements in volume and value suggest changes in market composition or pricing pressures during these years.

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 the United Kingdom
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom held the 17th position globally in lettuce and chicory production.

Top producers of lettuce and chicory, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

The United Kingdom's lettuce and chicory production volume fell for the second year in a row. In 2021, production stood at 103.2 K t, marking a gradual decline of 4.0% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The highest production was recorded in 2019 at 111.6 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.9%	(3.7%)	(4.0%)	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After a two-year decline, lettuce and chicory production in the United Kingdom saw an uptick. In 2021, the output was valued at 244.3 M $ US, reflecting a modest rise of 7.5% compared to 2020. However, over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 21.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 227.2 M $ US, which experienced the largest decline of 26.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.6%)	(26.9%)	7.5%	(7.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lettuce and chicory from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, K t

Lettuce and chicory exports from the United Kingdom dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 4.1 K t, representing a sharp reduction of 37.3% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 35.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.6%. The peak was in 2019 at 6.8 K t, which also recorded the largest increase of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	(3.9%)	(37.3%)	(13.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Ireland accounted for 79.2% of the United Kingdom's total lettuce and chicory exports in kind, with the remaining flows distributed among various smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of lettuce and chicory from the United Kingdom declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports were valued at 9.6 M $ US, indicating a sharp loss of 29.8% compared to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 47.5%, with an annualized rate of 19.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 18.8 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	(26.9%)	(29.8%)	(19.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, the geographical pattern of lettuce and chicory exports in value terms was dominated by Ireland, which held an 89.7% share of total flows, while other partners accounted for relatively minor shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lettuce and chicory to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, the United Kingdom's lettuce and chicory import volume reached 213.7 K t, down 12.1% from a year earlier. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 7.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.6%. The highest import volume was in 2020 at 243.1 K t, which also recorded the largest increase of 6.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.2%)	6.3%	(12.1%)	(2.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018-2021, imports in kind of lettuce and chicory to the United Kingdom were heavily concentrated on Spain, which made up 81.4% of total flows, with other countries accounting for the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Foreign lettuce and chicory supplies to the United Kingdom declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 197.7 M $ US, showing a slight decline of 2.8% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 20.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.4%)	(7.1%)	(2.8%)	(7.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Spain (61.0% of imports in value terms), Italy (14.1%), and France (8.2%) formed the key group of partners for lettuce and chicory imports to the United Kingdom, collectively representing 83.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io