Price for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in the United States - 2023

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  1. Price for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in the United States (FOB) - 2023
  2. Price for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in the United States (CIF) - 2023
  3. Exports of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in the United States
  4. Imports of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in the United States

Price for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in the United States (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce stood at $1,943 per ton in December 2023, flattening at the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 an increase of 16% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $2,811 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to December 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Canada ($1,953 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico stood at $1,066 per ton.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+2.3%).

Price for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in the United States (CIF) - 2023

In June 2023, the average import price for fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce amounted to $2,075 per ton, remaining stable against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate increase from June 2022 to June 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +4.1% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2023 figures, import price for fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce increased by +60.9% against March 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 35% month-to-month. The import price peaked in June 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Canada ($3,214 per ton), while the price for Mexico stood at $1,958 per ton.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+4.1%).

Exports of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in the United States

In 2022, exports of fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce from the United States totaled 237K tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 9% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce skyrocketed to $530M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada3743643854617.2%
Mexico21.529.334.033.816.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)6.86.09.47.84.7%
Others18.120.820.827.114.4%
Total4214204495308.0%

Top Export Markets for Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce from the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (187.9K tons)
  2. Mexico (34.9K tons)
  3. Taiwan (Chinese) (5.6K tons)

Imports of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in the United States

Imports of fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce into the United States expanded significantly to 354K tons in 2022, growing by 13% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 18%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of fresh or chilled lettuce, other than cabbage lettuce skyrocketed to $496M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +21.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +80.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Mexico24828733445022.0%
Canada25.327.028.545.821.9%
Others1.20.50.60.9-9.1%
Total27531436349621.7%

Top Suppliers of Fresh or Chilled Lettuce, Other than Cabbage Lettuce to the United States in 2022:

  1. Mexico (336.6K tons)
  2. Canada (16.9K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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