Lettuce and chicory production in Saudi Arabia
In 2024 Saudi Arabia produced 21,662 t of lettuce and chicory, the 42nd largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). The record was 24,038 t in 2022. Area harvested: 810 ha, yield 26.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 21,662 t
- World rank
- 42 of 103
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 24,038 t
- 2022
Lettuce and chicory in Saudi Arabia, 2017–2024 (tonnes)
Saudi Arabia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.08%
- Yield, t/ha
- 26.7
- world 21.9 (+22%)
- kg per person
- 0.64
- world 3.46
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Lebanon | 25,866 | 0.09% |
| 41 | Albania | 23,444 | 0.08% |
| 42 | Saudi Arabia | 21,662 | 0.08% |
| 43 | Iraq | 21,429 | 0.08% |
| 44 | Bolivia | 18,331 | 0.06% |
Map of world production of lettuce and chicory
Share of the world total; Saudi Arabia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,662 | −3.5% | 810 | 26.74 |
| 2023 | 22,445 | −6.6% | 838 | 26.78 |
| 2022 | 24,038 | +0.6% | 927 | 25.93 |
| 2021 | 23,885 | +46% | 994 | 24.03 |
| 2020 | 16,340 | +3.5% | 560 | 29.18 |
| 2019 | 15,791 | 0.0% | 621 | 25.43 |
| 2018 | 15,791 | +14% | 621 | 25.43 |
| 2017 | 13,879 | — | 910 | 15.25 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,875 t USD 1.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 34 of 95
- Imports
- 49,837 t USD 43.0 m
- Importer rank
- 10 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia produced 21,662 t in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Saudi Arabia rank in the world for production of lettuce and chicory?
Saudi Arabia ranked 42nd of 103 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 52.1% of the world total.
What is the yield of lettuce and chicory in Saudi Arabia?
26.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (21,662 t from 810 ha), against a world average of 21.9 t/ha.
Does Saudi Arabia export or import lettuce and chicory?
In 2024 Saudi Arabia reported exports of 1,875 t (USD 1.1 m) and imports of 49,837 t (USD 43.0 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; the 2024 figure for Saudi Arabia is imputed by FAO. 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.