The ornamental plants and flowers area in France has shown notable fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, the area slightly decreased on a yearly basis, maintaining around 8.9 thousand hectares in the early years. A significant drop occurred in 2020, plunging by approximately 42%, followed by a slight decline in the subsequent years. In 2023, the area stood at 4.89 thousand hectares. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years has been -11.17%, indicating a continual decline. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 project this downward trend to persist, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -2.62%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Impacts of climate change on ornamental plant cultivation.- Shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable and eco-friendly products.- Potential policy changes or subsidies related to agricultural sustainability.
