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Lettuce and chicory market in Trinidad and Tobago

Lettuce and chicory market in Trinidad and Tobago

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled lettuce and chicory in Trinidad and Tobago experienced considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 2 190 tons in 2018, market volume fell by 19% to 1 782 tons in 2019.

A recovery followed in 2020 and 2021, with the market expanding by 7% and 17% respectively to reach a peak of 2 237 tons in 2021. After a minor 5% dip in 2022, volume plunged by 35% in 2023, ending the period at 1 388 tons.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Trinidad and Tobago
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2018-2023, t
      2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Trinidad and Tobago 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. 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 Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Trinidad and Tobago 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/t
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Trinidad and Tobago 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/t
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 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 Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Trinidad and Tobago 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/t
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Trinidad and Tobago 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/t
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 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. 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 Trinidad and Tobago

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

Trinidad and Tobago's lettuce and chicory production saw a significant turnaround in 2020 after two years of decline. Production reached 1 200 tonnes, marking a dramatic 29.2% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 30.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 11.5%. The lowest point was in 2019, with only 929 tonnes produced. The sharpest drop occurred in 2018, when production fell by 32.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(32.9%)(19.9%)29.2%(11.5%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports lettuce and chicory from Trinidad and Tobago

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes for lettuce and chicory from Trinidad and Tobago showed considerable volatility between 2017 and 2020. The lowest point was in 2017, while exports peaked in 2020, with a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports totaled 5 tonnes, representing a sharp year-on-year increase of 94.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 41.8%, while the biggest jump was in 2018, with a 103.6% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year103.6%(41.8%)94.0%32.0%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the key destinations for Trinidad and Tobago's lettuce and chicory exports were Bunkers, Guyana, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Bunkers accounted for 49.8% of exports, Guyana for 15.2%, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for 13.0%. Together, these three markets made up 78.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Trinidad and Tobago's lettuce and chicory exports in value terms grew for the second year in a row in 2020. Exports reached 19 thousand US dollars, showing a notable 10.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value rose by 28.6%, averaging an 8.8% annual growth rate. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 12 thousand US dollars. That same year saw the largest decline, with a 21.9% drop, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019, with a 49.5% rise.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(21.9%)49.5%10.1%8.8%
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the top buyers of Trinidad and Tobago's lettuce and chicory in value terms were Bunkers, the United States, and Germany. Bunkers led with 54.2% of export value, followed by the United States at 12.0% and Germany at 8.2%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 74.4% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lettuce and chicory to Trinidad and Tobago

Imports in kind, t

Trinidad and Tobago's lettuce and chicory imports declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Import volume fell to 716 tonnes, which is 16.3% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 36.9%, equating to an average annual decline of 14.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(8.9%)(17.3%)(16.3%)(14.2%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Trinidad and Tobago's lettuce and chicory imports were highly concentrated by country. The United States dominated, accounting for 97.9% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Trinidad and Tobago's lettuce and chicory imports in value terms fell for the third year in a row in 2020. Imports were recorded at 1 144 thousand US dollars, representing a moderate 7.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, import value declined by 24.7%, averaging a 9.0% annual drop.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(9.5%)(10.0%)(7.6%)(9.0%)
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States remained the nearly exclusive supplier of lettuce and chicory to Trinidad and Tobago in value terms, holding a 98.0% share of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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