The U.S. and World Situation: Lettuce

1. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Horticultural & Tropical Products Division July 2004 The U.S. and World Situation: Lettuce

2. World Fresh Lettuce Production

3. Top Producers� Shares of Global Lettuce Production by Quantity

4. Top Exporters� Shares of Global Lettuce Exports by Quantity*

5. U.S. Fresh Lettuce Market*

6. U.S. Head Lettuce Market*

7. U.S. Leaf Lettuce Market*

8. U.S. Season Average Grower Prices

9. U.S. Lettuce Net Trade*

10. U.S. Head Lettuce Exports to Canada and Mexico

11. U.S. Head Lettuce Exports to Top Markets, Excluding Canada and Mexico

12. U.S. Leaf Lettuce Exports to Canada and Mexico

13. U.S. Leaf Lettuce Exports to Top Markets,Excluding Canada and Mexico

14. Japan�s Fresh Lettuce Market*

15. Japan�s Fresh Lettuce Imports From Key Suppliers by Value* In Nov and Dec 2001, Japan had adverse weather, which impacted their lettuce. When that happens, they let in as much as possible. Hence, imports skyrocketed that year.In Nov and Dec 2001, Japan had adverse weather, which impacted their lettuce. When that happens, they let in as much as possible. Hence, imports skyrocketed that year.

16. Japan�s Fresh Lettuce Imports From Key Suppliers by Quantity*