Lettuce and chicory production in France
In 2024 France produced 433,890 t of lettuce and chicory, the 12th largest in the world (1.54% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 82%. The record was 733,600 t in 2018. Area harvested: 16,980 ha, yield 25.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 433,890 t
- World rank
- 12 of 103
- 10-year change
- +82%
- Record
- 733,600 t
- 2018
Lettuce and chicory in France, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.5%
- 0.95% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 25.6
- world 21.9 (+17%)
- kg per person
- 6.52
- world 3.46
- 10-year change
- +82%
- world +12%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Belgium | 501,790 | 1.8% |
| 11 | Iran | 434,852 | 1.5% |
| 12 | France | 433,890 | 1.5% |
| 13 | Germany | 222,350 | 0.79% |
| 14 | Netherlands | 163,930 | 0.58% |
Map of world production of lettuce and chicory
Share of the world total; France is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 433,890 | +8.1% | 16,980 | 25.55 |
| 2023 | 401,200 | −8.6% | 16,450 | 24.39 |
| 2022 | 438,740 | −11% | 16,690 | 26.29 |
| 2021 | 493,310 | +0.2% | 17,310 | 28.50 |
| 2020 | 492,300 | +4.9% | 17,580 | 28.00 |
| 2019 | 469,340 | −36% | 18,350 | 25.58 |
| 2018 | 733,600 | +233% | 18,820 | 38.98 |
| 2017 | 220,537 | −3.5% | 8,588 | 25.68 |
| 2016 | 228,556 | −1.2% | 8,847 | 25.83 |
| 2015 | 231,364 | −2.8% | 8,827 | 26.21 |
| 2014 | 238,029 | −23% | 8,955 | 26.58 |
| 2013 | 307,248 | −6.0% | 11,256 | 27.30 |
| 2012 | 326,756 | +3.7% | 11,340 | 28.81 |
| 2011 | 315,237 | −3.8% | 12,241 | 25.75 |
| 2010 | 327,802 | −22% | 12,420 | 26.39 |
| 2009 | 421,264 | −1.3% | 15,931 | 26.44 |
| 2008 | 426,723 | −7.7% | 16,349 | 26.10 |
| 2007 | 462,224 | −0.7% | 16,522 | 27.98 |
| 2006 | 465,353 | −1.0% | 17,016 | 27.35 |
| 2005 | 469,991 | +3.1% | 17,016 | 27.62 |
| 2004 | 455,758 | −0.9% | 17,643 | 25.83 |
| 2003 | 459,682 | −5.8% | 17,528 | 26.23 |
| 2002 | 487,975 | −1.2% | 17,489 | 27.90 |
| 2001 | 493,954 | −2.9% | 17,919 | 27.57 |
| 2000 | 508,876 | +3.9% | 18,140 | 28.05 |
| 1999 | 489,592 | +1.0% | 18,025 | 27.16 |
| 1998 | 484,982 | +1.5% | 17,848 | 27.17 |
| 1997 | 477,736 | −3.2% | 17,743 | 26.93 |
| 1996 | 493,445 | −2.1% | 18,934 | 26.06 |
| 1995 | 503,788 | −3.8% | 19,700 | 25.57 |
| 1994 | 523,747 | +3.2% | 20,383 | 25.70 |
| 1993 | 507,518 | +2.9% | 20,473 | 24.79 |
| 1992 | 493,046 | +2.1% | 20,195 | 24.41 |
| 1991 | 482,727 | −0.6% | 19,242 | 25.09 |
| 1990 | 485,860 | +4.1% | 18,857 | 25.77 |
| 1989 | 466,700 | −1.6% | 18,700 | 24.96 |
| 1988 | 474,500 | −7.9% | 18,800 | 25.24 |
| 1987 | 515,000 | +3.0% | 21,200 | 24.29 |
| 1986 | 500,000 | +5.9% | 19,800 | 25.25 |
| 1985 | 472,000 | +16% | 19,900 | 23.72 |
| 1984 | 406,700 | −9.8% | 19,400 | 20.96 |
| 1983 | 451,000 | −5.3% | 20,200 | 22.33 |
| 1982 | 476,200 | +3.7% | 20,500 | 23.23 |
| 1981 | 459,000 | +10% | 20,500 | 22.39 |
| 1980 | 416,000 | −1.7% | 20,300 | 20.49 |
| 1979 | 423,000 | +1.2% | 22,000 | 19.23 |
| 1978 | 418,000 | −1.6% | 24,500 | 17.06 |
| 1977 | 425,000 | +8.7% | 24,700 | 17.21 |
| 1976 | 391,000 | −10% | 24,100 | 16.22 |
| 1975 | 435,000 | +2.8% | 25,300 | 17.19 |
| 1974 | 423,000 | −3.4% | 24,900 | 16.99 |
| 1973 | 438,000 | +7.2% | 25,200 | 17.38 |
| 1972 | 408,400 | −0.1% | 24,756 | 16.50 |
| 1971 | 408,900 | −7.4% | 21,300 | 19.20 |
| 1970 | 441,400 | −5.9% | 23,000 | 19.19 |
| 1969 | 468,900 | +6.7% | 26,000 | 18.03 |
| 1968 | 439,300 | −6.6% | 25,500 | 17.23 |
| 1967 | 470,500 | −0.7% | 26,900 | 17.49 |
| 1966 | 473,900 | −2.3% | 27,900 | 16.99 |
| 1965 | 484,900 | +0.2% | 25,600 | 18.94 |
| 1964 | 484,000 | +11% | 26,200 | 18.47 |
| 1963 | 435,000 | −1.8% | 25,000 | 17.40 |
| 1962 | 443,000 | −3.3% | 25,900 | 17.10 |
| 1961 | 458,000 | — | 24,900 | 18.39 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 46,193 t USD 89.3 m
- Exporter rank
- 7 of 95
- Imports
- 137,243 t USD 184 m
- Importer rank
- 4 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of lettuce and chicory in France?
France produced 433,890 t in 2024, 1.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of lettuce and chicory?
France ranked 12th 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 France changed?
It rose by 82% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +12% for the world. The record was 733,600 t in 2018.
What is the yield of lettuce and chicory in France?
25.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (433,890 t from 16,980 ha), against a world average of 21.9 t/ha.
Does France export or import lettuce and chicory?
In 2024 France reported exports of 46,193 t (USD 89.3 m) and imports of 137,243 t (USD 184 m), 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
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.