U.S.: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. lettuce and chicory market reached $X in 2022, surging by 4.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in the U.S.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production amounted to $X in 2022. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 11%. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of lettuce and chicory in the United States rose significantly to X tons per ha, surging by 6% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of lettuce and chicory production in the United States reached X ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lettuce and chicory production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of lettuce and chicory exported from the United States dropped slightly to X tons, reducing by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 6.6%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from the United States, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at -1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+8.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-3.0% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from the United States, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at +3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+11.6% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 22% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of lettuce and chicory imported into the United States soared to X tons, increasing by 20% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 27%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) was the main supplier of lettuce and chicory to the United States, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico totaled +13.7%.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to the United States, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico stood at +14.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+6.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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