The Netherlands' harvested lettuce production has demonstrated significant variability over the past decade. Starting from a low of 89.0 thousand metric tons in 2014, production spiked by 34.24% in 2015, reaching 119.47 thousand metric tons. Following this peak, production showed a general declining trend until 2019. Between 2019 and 2023, there was moderate fluctuation, with a notable rise of 9.25% year-on-year by 2023, bringing production to 112.95 thousand metric tons. Over the last 5 years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stood at 1.14%.
Future trends indicate a steady but modest growth with a forecast 5-year CAGR of 0.96%, culminating in a projected production of 120.08 thousand metric tons by 2028. Factors influencing future trends to watch include advancements in agricultural technology, potential impacts of climate change, dietary shifts, and the evolving economic scenarios affecting horticulture.
