The harvested area of Chicory and Lettuce in South Africa was 2.37 thousand hectares in 2013, peaking at 2.54 thousand hectares in 2016 before experiencing a steady decline. By 2023, the area had decreased to 2.11 thousand hectares. The year-on-year variation over the last two years was -0.94% in 2023 and -0.98% in 2022. The CAGR over the last five years was -0.98%. Forecasts indicate a continuing downward trend, with a predicted annual decrease of 0.75% leading to 2.01 thousand hectares by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impact of climate change on crop yields and harvested area
- Technological advancements in agriculture that could improve efficiency
- Changes in domestic and international market demand for chicory and lettuce
