In 2023, Spain dominated European lettuce production with a 39.66% market share. Italy and Germany followed with 18.41% and 9.19%, respectively. Significant declines were observed in France (-5.21%), Greece (-6.56%), and Poland (-7.5%), while Portugal (+5.86%), and Albania (+7.12%) showed healthy growth. Luxembourg and Iceland also experienced substantial gains with +14.06% and +10.53% respectively. Malta saw the largest drop-out with -100.0%.
For future trends, keep an eye on the steady growth in Portugal, Luxembourg, and Albania, as they show promising upward trajectories. Additionally, sustainable farming practices might reshape lettuce production dynamics significantly across Europe in coming years.
Top countries in Lettuces Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 39.66 | 2023 | +2.01% | +1.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 18.41 | 2023 | -2.4% | -1.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 9.19 | 2023 | -1.63% | +0.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6.82 | 2023 | -5.21% | -5.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 4.54 | 2023 | +9.25% | +1.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 4.14 | 2023 | -1.63% | -0.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 2.42 | 2023 | +6.6% | +5.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 1.73 | 2023 | -3.28% | -2.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 1.68 | 2023 | +13.74% | -6.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 1.65 | 2023 | -7.9% | -3.11% | View data |
