The supply of fresh lettuce in Canada has experienced several fluctuations over the past decade. After a peak in 2013 at 378,890 metric tons, the volume saw incremental declines and gains with a significant drop in 2020 to 336,630 metric tons. The supply slightly recovered to 362,030 metric tons by 2021 and stood at 369,390 metric tons in 2023. The 2023 data shows a 0.54% increase from the previous year. Over the past 5 years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has been 0.25%.
The forecasted data indicates a positive but modest growth trend, with the supply expected to reach 378,730 metric tons by 2028, representing a 0.39% average annual increase from 2024 to 2028 and a 1.99% growth rate over these five years.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impacts of climate change on lettuce cultivation.
- Technological advancements in agricultural practices.
- Changes in consumer preference towards sustainable and locally sourced produce.
- Economic factors affecting import and export dynamics.
