In 2023, the production of under glass lettuces in Belgium stood at 32.95 thousand metric tons. The forecasted data for the following years indicates a consistent decline: 31.77 (2024), 30.6 (2025), 29.43 (2026), 28.27 (2027), and 27.12 (2028) thousand metric tons. This represents a continuous year-on-year decrease, with the largest variation near -3.67% annually over the past two years and an average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.68% from 2024 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in greenhouse farming that may improve yield efficiency, potential shifts in consumer preferences towards locally sourced produce, and environmental policies that could impact production costs. Monitoring these factors will be critical to understanding the dynamics of under glass lettuce production in Belgium moving forward.
