Upward Trend in Prices for Lettuce in the Tokyo Market Due to Increased Demand in W51

In the Tokyo market, lettuce showed an upward trend in price in W51. The price of lettuce is rising due to the increased demand for leafy vegetables for Christmas. Lettuce prices varied from USD 1.11-1.39/kg in W50, and in W51, the price increased from USD 1.56/kg to USD 1.8/kg as of December 22, 2022. This trend is expected to last during December 2022, and the price will average around USD 2.2/kg.