The harvested area for chicory and lettuce in Finland showed fluctuations between 2013 and 2023. The area in 2023 stood at 617 hectares. Significant year-on-year variations include an 11.11% increase in 2017 and a notable drop of 17.91% in 2019. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years shows a slight average decrease of -1.63% per year. Forecasts predict a gradual increase in harvested area, with a forecasted CAGR of 0.67% over the next 5 years, leading to a projected harvested area of approximately 643 hectares by 2028.
Future Trends to Watch For:
- Long-term sustainable agricultural practices that could influence the harvested area.
- Technological advancements in farming techniques aimed at increasing yield efficiency.
- Potential impacts of climate change on crop viability and rotational cycles.
- Policy changes within Finland or the EU affecting agricultural subsidies and incentives.