Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United States - 2024
Contents:
- Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United States (CIF) - 2024
- Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United States (FOB) - 2024
- Imports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United States
- Exports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United States
Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United States (CIF) - 2024
The average import price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce stood at $930 per ton in May 2024, with an increase of 4.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2023 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,351 per ton in August 2023; however, from September 2023 to May 2024, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In May 2024, the country with the highest price was Canada ($1,283 per ton), while the price for Mexico amounted to $913 per ton.
From May 2023 to May 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+0.7%).
Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United States (FOB) - 2024
In May 2024, the average export price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce amounted to $1,494 per ton, rising by 15% against the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated mild growth from May 2023 to May 2024: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on May 2024 figures, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce export price decreased by -2.9% against March 2024 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2024 an increase of 39% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,539 per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to May 2024.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Canada ($1,579 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($569 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From May 2023 to May 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Imports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United States
In 2022, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce imports into the United States soared to 151K tons, with an increase of 40% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce imports skyrocketed to $147M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +57.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Mexico | 74.9 | 71.4 | 75.5 | 120 | 17.0% |
| Canada | 28.3 | 21.6 | 26.3 | 27.2 | -1.3% |
| Others | 0.1 | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% |
| Total | 103 | 93.1 | 102 | 147 | 12.6% |
Top Suppliers of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce to the United States in 2022:
- Mexico (131.4K tons)
- Canada (19.6K tons)
Exports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United States
In 2022, approx. 95K tons of fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce were exported from the United States; which is down by -13% against the year before. In general, exports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1%.
In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce exports soared to $123M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded 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 Cabbage Lettuce in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 82.8 | 83.5 | 80.7 | 105 | 8.2% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 15.4 | 17.2 | 11.8 | 10.6 | -11.7% |
| Mexico | 3.9 | 4.2 | 7.8 | 5.7 | 13.5% |
| Japan | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 0.2 | -56.3% |
| Others | 4.3 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | -45.4% |
| Total | 109 | 110 | 105 | 123 | 4.1% |
Top Export Markets for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce from the United States in 2022:
- Canada (75.9K tons)
- Mexico (10.5K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (8.3K tons)
- Japan (0.1K tons)
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