| Year | Harvested Area (Thousand Hectares) | Year-on-Year Variation (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.88 | - |
| 2025 | 13.53 | -2.52% |
| 2026 | 13.21 | -2.37% |
| 2027 | 12.91 | -2.27% |
| 2028 | 12.62 | -2.24% |
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the forecast period (2024-2028) is approximately -2.35% per year.
Future Trends to Watch: A consistent year-on-year decline in the harvested area for cauliflower and broccoli in Italy suggest monitoring potential market factors such as changes in consumer demand, shifts in agricultural policies, and climate impact on crop yields. A sustained decrease may call for strategic interventions to stabilize or revitalize the vegetable farming sector.
