> In 2024 Albania produced 23,444 t of lettuce and chicory, the 41st largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 99%.

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# Lettuce and chicory production in Albania

In 2024 Albania produced 23,444 t of lettuce and chicory, the 41st largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 99%. The record was 36,379 t in 2022. Area harvested: 1,693 ha, yield 13.8 t/ha.

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Production, 202423,444 t
World rank41 of 103
10-year change+99%
Record36,379 t2022

## Lettuce and chicory in Albania, 2006–2024 (tonnes)

## Albania compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.08%0.05% in 2014
Yield, t/ha13.8world 21.9 (−37%)
kg per person8.40world 3.46
10-year change+99%world +12%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39 | [Sweden](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/sweden/) | 30,610 | 0.11% |
| 40 | [Lebanon](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/lebanon/) | 25,866 | 0.09% |
| 41 | **Albania** | 23,444 | 0.08% |
| 42 | [Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/saudi-arabia/) | 21,662 | 0.08% |
| 43 | [Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/iraq/) | 21,429 | 0.08% |

[Full ranking of 103 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/)

### Map of world production of lettuce and chicory

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Share of the world total; Albania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 23,444 | −5.8% | 1,693 | 13.85 |
| 2023 | 24,889 | −32% | 1,698 | 14.66 |
| 2022 | 36,379 | +54% | 1,669 | 21.80 |
| 2021 | 23,620 | −6.1% | 1,576 | 14.99 |
| 2020 | 25,155 | +17% | 1,625 | 15.48 |
| 2019 | 21,502 | +10% | 1,440 | 14.93 |
| 2018 | 19,487 | +13% | 1,345 | 14.49 |
| 2017 | 17,228 | −0.7% | 1,269 | 13.58 |
| 2016 | 17,357 | +24% | 1,213 | 14.31 |
| 2015 | 14,040 | +19% | 1,100 | 12.76 |
| 2014 | 11,810 | +14% | 1,017 | 11.61 |
| 2013 | 10,350 | +10% | 924 | 11.20 |
| 2012 | 9,400 | +3.3% | 1,000 | 9.40 |
| 2011 | 9,100 | +1.2% | 900 | 10.11 |
| 2010 | 8,995 | +3.7% | 858 | 10.48 |
| 2009 | 8,675 | +45% | 409 | 21.21 |
| 2008 | 6,000 | +200% | 390 | 15.38 |
| 2007 | 2,000 | −71% | 130 | 15.38 |
| 2006 | 6,843 | — | 307 | 22.29 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports733 t USD 816,000
Importer rank73 of 155
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of lettuce and chicory in Albania?

Albania produced 23,444 t in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Albania rank in the world for production of lettuce and chicory?

Albania ranked 41st of 103 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 52.1% of the world total.

### How has the production of lettuce and chicory in Albania changed?

It rose by 99% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +12% for the world. The record was 36,379 t in 2022.

### What is the yield of lettuce and chicory in Albania?

13.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (23,444 t from 1,693 ha), against a world average of 21.9 t/ha.

### Does Albania export or import lettuce and chicory?

In 2024 Albania reported no exports and imports of 733 t (USD 816,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/united-states/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/india/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/spain/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/italy/)[Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/niger/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/turkey/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/japan/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/mexico/)[Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/belgium/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/iran/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/france/)
[All countries producing lettuce and chicory](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/)

## Other products of Albania

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[Agricultural production in Albania](https://husfarm.com/production/country/albania/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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