The analysis of European under glass lettuces harvested production in 2024 shows notable discrepancies among countries. Italy leads with 172.75 thousand metric tons, followed by France at 45.66 thousand metric tons, and Belgium at 32.95 thousand metric tons. The year-on-year variation indicates a positive trend for Italy with a 2.62% increase, Portugal with 3.59%, and Ireland at 3.71%. Conversely, France and Spain saw declines of -5.29% and -3.91% respectively. Noteworthy reductions also occurred in Germany, Romania, and Bulgaria, with Germany experiencing a -4.79% change, Romania a -7.51% and Bulgaria at -100.0%. Smaller economies like Lithuania and Latvia showed significant yearly growth at 7.05% and 14.87% respectively.
Future trends to watch for include potential increases in output from smaller but rapidly growing countries like Lithuania and Latvia. Additionally, Italy is expected to continue its dominant production, while structural challenges might persist in countries with significant declines such as France, Spain, and Germany. Growth in Portugal and Ireland suggests a possible rise in their importance within the European lettuce market.
Top countries in Under Glass Lettuces Harvested Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 172.75 | 2023 | -11.87% | +2.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 45.66 | 2023 | +2.17% | -5.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 32.95 | 2023 | -3.15% | -2.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 24.18 | 2023 | +6.66% | +3.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 19.74 | 2023 | -13.72% | -3.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 15.7 | 2023 | +3.29% | +0.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 15.21 | 2023 | +61.81% | -3.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 12.48 | 2023 | +31.51% | +1.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 10.84 | 2023 | +50.14% | -2.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 4.81 | 2023 | -0.21% | +3.71% | View data |
