Leaf lettuce imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported leaf lettuce worth $464.4 million (228.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $464.4M | 228.0K t |
| 2023 | $456.7M | 269.0K t |
| 2022 | $498.1M | 354.0K t |
| 2021 | $362.6M | 323.4K t |
| 2020 | $318.5M | 264.8K t |
| 2019 | $274.2M | 240.0K t |
| 2018 | $200.4M | 183.6K t |
| 2017 | $174.9M | 150.4K t |
Where the United States imports leaf lettuce from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $411.8M | 89% |
| Canada | $52.1M | 11% |
| Peru | $314K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $97K | 0% |
| Colombia | $14K | 0% |
| Norway | $12K | 0% |
| Spain | $5K | 0% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| Ecuador | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, close to the world average of $1.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leaf lettuce exports from the United States
The United States exported $462.4 million of leaf lettuce in 2024 (225.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 119 countries. Canada alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $392.2M | 85% |
| Mexico | $38.0M | 8.2% |
| Bahamas | $7.3M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $7.2M | 1.6% |
| Bermuda | $2.1M | 0.5% |
| Aruba | $1.4M | 0.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.4M | 0.3% |
| Saint Maarten | $1.3M | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $1.2M | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0705.19: Vegetables: lettuce (lactuca sativa), (other than cabbage lettuce), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of leaf lettuce imported by the United States?
The United States imported leaf lettuce worth $464.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 228.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 184 countries worldwide, with 22% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply leaf lettuce to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($411.8 million), followed by Canada (11%) and Peru (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of leaf lettuce per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $1.71 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of leaf lettuce to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $174.9 million in 2017 to $464.4 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. The peak was 2022 at $498.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export leaf lettuce?
Yes. The United States exported $462.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas. That compares with imports of $464.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for leaf lettuce?
The HS code for leaf lettuce is subheading 0705.19. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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