In 2023, Italy dominated the European under glass lettuces production with significant growth at 2.62%. Portugal's output also rose by 3.59%, while France saw a decline of 5.29%. Both Belgium and Spain experienced contractions, decreasing by 2.9% and 3.91% respectively. Ireland and Lithuania benefited from increased productions, up by 3.71% and 7.05%. Meanwhile, countries like Romania and Bulgaria suffered the most severe decreases, with production dropping by 7.51% and a drastic 100% respectively.
Future trends in European under glass lettuces production will likely focus on sustainability and technological advancement to enhance yield efficiency. Watch for increased investments in innovative agri-tech solutions, targeting both reduction in pesticide usage and improved climate resilience. Global economic variabilities and consumer demand shifts towards organic produce may also influence production patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Under Glass Lettuces Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 48.52 | 2023 | -11.87% | +2.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 12.83 | 2023 | +2.17% | -5.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 9.26 | 2023 | -3.15% | -2.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 6.79 | 2023 | +6.66% | +3.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.54 | 2023 | -13.72% | -3.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 4.41 | 2023 | +3.29% | +0.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.27 | 2023 | +61.81% | -3.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 3.51 | 2023 | +31.51% | +1.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 3.04 | 2023 | +50.14% | -2.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 1.35 | 2023 | -0.21% | +3.71% | View data |
