The forecast for citrus production in Italy shows a steady decline from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, actual citrus production stood at 2.661 million metric tons. The year-on-year variation indicates a consistent decrease: 1.05% decline from 2024 to 2025, 1.04% decrease from 2025 to 2026, 1.03% from 2026 to 2027, and a 1.02% drop from 2027 to 2028. Over a five-year period, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) averages to a -1.04%, signaling a continuous downward trend.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of climate change on crop yields.
- Advancements in agricultural technology.
- Market demand fluctuations influenced by consumer preferences and global trade policies.