10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Lettuce
and Chicory
10
World’s Biggest Country Producers of Lettuce and Chicory- According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database
(FAOSTAT), there are 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Lettuce and
Chicory. These countries have huge production of Lettuce and
Chicory. Functionally, Lettuce and Chicory are used in Salad menus. Many
people consumed it freshly in salads and other culinary dishes.
Genetically, Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and Chicory (Cichorium
intybus) have a close relationship. These crops can be classified into
Subdivision: spermatophytes; Class: Magnoliopsida; Superorder: Asteranae;
Order: Asterales; Family: Asteraceae. Due to in Araceae family, Lettuce and Chicory have the close relationship with Cynara scolymus (globe artichoke), Helianthus
annuus (sunflower), Smallanthus sonchifolius (yacón), Carthamus
tinctorius (safflower), Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile),
Chrysanthemum, Parthenium argentatum (guayule), Zinnia and others plant.
The World’s Harvested Areas, Productions, and Yield of Lettuce and chicory
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Years |
World’s
Harvested Areas |
World’s
Production of Lettuce and Chicory |
World’s
Yield / Productivity of Lettuce and Chicory |
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(Hectare
(Ha)) |
(Tons) |
(Tons/
hectare (ha)) |
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1980 |
451,545 |
8,449,156 |
18.71 |
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1981 |
455,694 |
8,757,080 |
19.22 |
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1982 |
461,382 |
8,998,123 |
19.50 |
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1983 |
463,832 |
8,774,740 |
18.92 |
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1984 |
478,449 |
9,377,984 |
19.60 |
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1985 |
485,770 |
9,434,817 |
19.42 |
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1986 |
485,692 |
9,485,422 |
19.53 |
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1987 |
500,523 |
10,198,636 |
20.38 |
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1988 |
525,661 |
10,800,439 |
20.55 |
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1989 |
539,802 |
11,255,251 |
20.85 |
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1990 |
547,860 |
11,572,518 |
21.12 |
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1991 |
566,663 |
11,939,883 |
21.07 |
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1992 |
577,524 |
12,700,620 |
21.99 |
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1993 |
620,264 |
13,252,336 |
21.37 |
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1994 |
664,328 |
14,261,120 |
21.47 |
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1995 |
666,867 |
14,328,984 |
21.49 |
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1996 |
719,802 |
15,335,317 |
21.30 |
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1997 |
752,924 |
16,403,499 |
21.79 |
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1998 |
778,897 |
16,149,102 |
20.73 |
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1999 |
816,595 |
17,191,619 |
21.05 |
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2000 |
855,541 |
18,398,156 |
21.50 |
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2001 |
879,501 |
18,837,467 |
21.42 |
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2002 |
926,297 |
20,281,360 |
21.90 |
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2003 |
962,411 |
21,467,354 |
22.31 |
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2004 |
1,055,200 |
22,533,205 |
21.35 |
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2005 |
1,039,808 |
22,585,978 |
21.72 |
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2006 |
1,101,782 |
23,616,667 |
21.43 |
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2007 |
1,102,145 |
23,745,207 |
21.54 |
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2008 |
1,105,833 |
23,824,885 |
21.54 |
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2009 |
1,117,225 |
24,174,561 |
21.64 |
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2010 |
1,144,744 |
24,659,806 |
21.54 |
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2011 |
1,149,499 |
25,106,875 |
21.84 |
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2012 |
1,160,754 |
25,737,323 |
22.17 |
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2013 |
1,144,259 |
24,627,008 |
21.52 |
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2014 |
1,171,531 |
25,187,449 |
21.50 |
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2015 |
1,221,899 |
26,364,722 |
21.58 |
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2016 |
1,204,424 |
26,355,388 |
21.88 |
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2017 |
1,229,938 |
26,758,094 |
21.76 |
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2018 |
1,234,918 |
27,092,733 |
21.94 |
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2019 |
1,214,745 |
26,843,424 |
22.10 |
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2020 |
1,215,234 |
27,019,521 |
22.23 |
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2021 |
1,213,340 |
27,011,748 |
22.26 |
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2022 |
1,266,830 |
28,198,226 |
22.25 |
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Source: FAOSTAT, 2024 |
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According to the World’s Database from FAOSTAT, the World’s
production of Lettuce and Chicory has increased from time to time. In 1980, the
world’s production of Lettuce and Chicory was around 8.4 million tons with
harvested areas around 451 thousand hectares (ha). Furthermore, after 30 years,
exactly in 2022, the world’s production of lettuce and Chicory is around 28 million tons
and harvested areas around 1.2 million tons. From 1980 to 2022, the range of
yield/ productivity of lettuce and chicory was around 18-22.26 tons/ hectare
(t/ha).
The Production of Lettuce and Chicory Based on Continent in 2022
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Continent |
Total Production of Lettuce and Chicory in 2022 |
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(Tons) |
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Africa |
603,021 |
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Americas |
5,637,427 |
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Asia |
18,005,387 |
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Europe |
3,732,734 |
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Oceania |
150,427 |
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Source:
FAOSTAT, 2024 |
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Continentally, based on the continent regions, the production areas of
Lettuce and chicory spread across the continents. Basically, the main growing
and cultivation region of lettuce and Chicory is located in Asia with output of
production around 18 million tons in 2022. Furthermore, the Americas and Europe are in the next position with output of Lettuce
and Chicory around 5.6 million tons and 3.7 million tons, respectively.
Meanwhile, Africa and Oceania produce 603 thousand tons and 150 thousand tons,
respectively.
Based on the country database, there are 10 world’s biggest
country producers of lettuce and chicory in 2022. Here is the rank of 10
world’s biggest country producers of lettuce and chicory in 2022. All of the
data was obtained from FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2024.
The Rank of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Lettuce and Chicory
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Rank |
Country Producers |
Production of Lettuce and Chicory in 2022 |
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(Tons) |
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1 |
China,
mainland |
14,842,675 |
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2 |
United States
of America |
4,450,627 |
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3 |
India |
1,166,271 |
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4 |
Spain |
969,190 |
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5 |
Italy |
638,180 |
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6 |
Belgium |
600,640 |
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7 |
Mexico |
569,810 |
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8 |
Türkiye |
561,990 |
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9 |
Japan |
552,800 |
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10 |
France |
438,740 |
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Source:
FAOSTAT, 2024 |
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The Brief Description of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Lettuce and Chicory
1.China, mainland
China is the biggest producer of Lettuce and Chicory in 2022.
According to FAOSTAT, the production of Lettuce and Chicory from China reached
14,842,627 tons. Geographically, there are some main growing areas of Lettuce
in China. Some of the provinces with huge production of Lettuce are Hainan,
Yunnan, Guangdong, and Guangxi province. Genetically, there are some varieties
of Lettuce in China. Some of the varieties are iceberg, Chinese leaf, romaine,
red leaf, red oak, Indian and Egyptian lettuce. Furthermore, in China, there
are also some varieties of Chicory. Some of them are Kuoye, Yifeng, Oubao,
Chicory OG02, Commander, Europe, Puna (Wang and Cui., 2011).
2.United States of America
United States of America is the 2nd world’s
biggest country producer of Lettuce and Chicory in 2022. According to FAOSTAT,
the production of Lettuce and Chicory from
the USA reached 4,450,627 tons. Based on Genotypes,
some of the cultivars of lettuce that are commonly grown in the USA are
iceberg, Batavia, romaine, speckled romaine, green leaf, red leaf, butterhead.
Based on the regions, Lettuce production in the United States located in in
California (75–80%) and Arizona (20–25%) (Simko et al., 2014).
3.India
India is the 3rd world’s biggest country producer of Lettuce and
Chicory in 2022. Statistically, the production of Lettuce and Chicory from
India reached 1,161,271 tons. In India, there are some varieties of
Lettuce. Some of them are Iceberg, Great Lakes, Bogampo, L-S-1, L-S-2.
4.Spain
Spain is the 4th World’s biggest country producer of lettuce and chicory in 2022. According to FAOSTAT, the production of Lettuce
and Chicory from Spain reached 969,190 tons. Geographically, based on the Statista
database, the main growing region of Lettuce production
is located in Murcia, Andalusia, Valencia, Castile-La
Mancha, Canary Islands, and Catalonia.
5.Italy
Italy also has huge production of Lettuce and Chicory in 2022.
Statistically, the production of Lettuce and Chicory from Italy reached 638,180
tons.
6.Belgium
Belgium is the one of the world’s biggest lettuce and chicory producers in 2022. According to
FAOSTAT, the production of Lettuce and Chicory from Belgium reached 600,640
tons.
7.Mexico
Mexico also became one of the world’s biggest producers of lettuce
and chicory in 2021. According to FAOSTAT, the production of Lettuce and
Chicory from Mexico reached 596,810 tons. Geographically, most of the lettuces
in Mexico can be found in some areas. Some of the areas are Guanajuato produced
138,000 tons of lettuce followed by Zacatecas with 96,097 tons, and Puebla with
65,898 tons (Hortidaily., 2023).
8.Türkiye
Türkiye is the 8th World’s biggest producer of
Lettuce and Chicory in 2022. Statistically, the production of lettuce and
chicory from Türkiye reached 561,990 tons. Geographically, most of the lettuces
produced in Turkey are grown in the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Marmara regions
(Zelyüt et al., 2021). Commonly, these regions have warm and temperate
climates.
9.Japan
Japan is the Asian country beside China that has huge production
of Lettuce and Chicory. Statistically, the production of lettuce and chicory
from Japan reached 552,800 tons. Based on the geographical areas, based on Japan CROPs
database, the main production areas of Lettuce are located in Nagano contributing 32%
of national production, Ibaraki (15.9%), Gunma (10%), and Nagasaki (6%).
Meanwhile, some of the cultivars that
are commonly cultivated in Japan are Super Rosaline,
Shinano Lettuce, Olympia Lettuce, Spring Lettuce, Summer Autumn Lettuce, Winter
Lettuce, Chishatou, and Batavia Red.
10.France
France also has huge production of lettuce and Chicory in 2022.
Statistically, the production of lettuce and chicory from France reached
438,740 tons. Geographically, in France, Chicory can be found in Hauts-de-France
regions with company’s producers namely, Leroux and the Chicorée du Nord company.
The Summary of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Lettuce and Chicory in 2022
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