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Lettuce and chicory market in Venezuela

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The fresh lettuce and chicory market in Venezuela saw notable shifts between 2018 and 2020, with volume dropping 7% to 58 655 t in 2019 before rebounding sharply by 25% to reach 73 493 t in 2020.

Market volume then entered a period of stabilization from 2021 to 2023, remaining around 74 500 t and edging up to 74 622 t by 2023. This sustained level was underpinned by a growing consumer preference for healthier diets and locally sourced fresh vegetables, which supported expanded cultivation area and production.

Looking ahead to 2024, continued demand for healthy and organic produce remained a key driver, while operational factors like cold-chain logistics for quality preservation and the adoption of automation and data analytics in supermarkets gained importance for product distribution and availability.

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 Venezuela
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Venezuela in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Venezuela 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Venezuela in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Venezuela by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Venezuela in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Venezuela by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Venezuela, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Venezuela by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Venezuela in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Venezuela by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Venezuela in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Venezuela by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Venezuela, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Venezuela by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Venezuela in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Venezuela by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Venezuela in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Venezuela by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Venezuela, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Venezuela by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Venezuela in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Venezuela by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Venezuela in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Venezuela by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Venezuela, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Venezuela by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Venezuela

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Venezuela ranked 28th globally in lettuce and chicory production.

Top producers of lettuce and chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Venezuela's lettuce and chicory production rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2020, the country produced 73 492 tonnes, marking a sharp 25.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 58 657 tonnes, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 8.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.5%)	(7.2%)	25.3%	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lettuce and chicory from Venezuela

Exports in kind, kg

Venezuela's lettuce and chicory exports fell for the second year in a row. In 2019, exports totaled 1 920 kilograms, a sharp 81.7% drop compared to 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, exports decreased by 85.8%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 47.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Venezuela in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.2%)	(81.7%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Curaçao was the nearly exclusive buyer of Venezuelan lettuce and chicory, accounting for 92.6% of total export volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Venezuela's lettuce and chicory export revenues declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports were valued at 4 775 US dollars, a sudden 81.9% contraction from 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, export value fell by 82%, representing an annualized decrease of 43.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.8%)	(81.9%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, export revenues were heavily concentrated on Curaçao, which made up 91.7% of the total value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lettuce and chicory to Venezuela

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Venezuela imported 77 kilograms of lettuce and chicory, a 68.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 86%, with a compound annual decline rate of 48.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Venezuela in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(68.6%)	n/a	n/a	(48.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, El Salvador and Egypt dominated Venezuela's import volume for lettuce and chicory, while other countries collectively accounted for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The import market showed an unstable trend during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 30-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Venezuela imported 6 813 US dollars worth of lettuce and chicory, a steep 86.3% fall from 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(86.3%)	n/a	n/a	59.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017-2020, Brazil was the leading supplier of lettuce and chicory to Venezuela in value terms, holding 78.1% of total imports, while the rest was distributed among many other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io