Mexican lettuce production increases by 4.5%

Published 2021년 5월 13일

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In 2020, Mexico emerged as the ninth-largest producer of lettuce globally, with a 1.8% share, producing 539,000 tons, which was 4.5% more than the previous year. The country's production experienced an annual growth rate of 3.6% from 2017 to 2019. Romain and Orejona lettuces, which together made up 98% of the national harvest, were the main crops. The majority of the produce was exported to the United States, accounting for a 98% share with an average annual growth rate of 11.3% from 2015 to 2020, making it the primary export destination.

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The United States is the main export destination with a 98% shareMexico produced 539,000 tons of lettuce in 2020, i.e. 4.5% more than in the previous year. According to data from the Agrifood and Fisheries Information Service (SIAP), Mexico's lettuce production increased at an average annual growth rate of 3.6% between 2017 and 2019. In 2017 production stood at 481,000 tons, a year later it increased to 486,000, and in 2019 it totaled 516,000 tons. The country positioned itself as the world's ninth-biggest producer of lettuce with a 1.8% share. Mexico mainly produces Romain and Orejona lettuces, which together account for 98% of the national harvest. They also produce Baby leaf and Escarola varieties. The crop is produced in 21 states of the country. At the end of the 2020 agricultural year, Guanajuato was the main producing entity with a 27.3% share. It was followed by Zacatecas with 17.8%, Aguascalientes with 14.8%, and Puebla with 14.2%. According to the federal agency, Mexico ...

Source: Hortidaily