In 2023, China led the global chicory and lettuce production with a substantial 57.1% market share, demonstrating a slight growth of 2.03%. The United States retained the second-largest share at 11.67%, although it experienced a slight decline of 0.27%. Notable increases were observed in Italy (4.6%) and Belgium (5.03%), while France faced a decrease of 5.06% in production share. Smaller markets like the Czech Republic (10.48%) and Luxembourg (12.59%) saw significant growth despite their minor overall contribution.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts due to climate change, which may alter growing conditions and could affect production output in existing regions. Technological advancements in agriculture and changes in trade policies could also impact global chicory and lettuce production dynamics in the coming years.
Top countries in Chicory and Lettuce Production Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 57.1 | 2023 | +1.86% | +2.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 11.67 | 2023 | -0.97% | -0.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 4.35 | 2023 | +1.54% | +1.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 3.29 | 2023 | +0.62% | +1.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 2.18 | 2023 | -0.99% | +4.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 2.09 | 2023 | +6.21% | +5.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Japan | 1.92 | 2023 | +0.38% | +0.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iran | 1.91 | 2023 | +1.85% | +2.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Mexico | 1.85 | 2023 | +2.57% | +3.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 1.83 | 2023 | +2.53% | -5.06% | View data |
