The forecasted harvested areas are as follows (in thousand hectares): 2024: 1.33, 2025: 1.38, 2026: 1.43, 2027: 1.48, 2028: 1.53. The year-on-year variations are consistent with a steady increase: 2024-2025: 3.76%, 2025-2026: 3.62%, 2026-2027: 3.50%, 2027-2028: 3.38%. The compound annual growth rate over this period is approximately 3.57%.
Future Trends to Watch: Key factors that might influence future trends include advancements in agricultural technology, shifts in consumer demand for gourds and pumpkins, and potential impacts of climate change on crop yields.
