The harvested area for broccoli and cauliflower in Italy is forecasted to decline over the period from 2024 to 2028. Specifically, the projected values (in thousand hectares) are as follows: 2024 (14.35), 2025 (14.12), 2026 (13.9), 2027 (13.67), and 2028 (13.46).
- 2025: -1.6%
- 2026: -1.6%
- 2027: -1.7%
- 2028: -1.5%
The data shows a consistent year-on-year decline in the harvested area, with each year witnessing a decline of approximately 1.5% to 1.7%.
The average annual decline (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is expected to be -1.6%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from climate change, shifts in consumer demand towards or away from cruciferous vegetables, and improvements in agricultural technology that might mitigate the declining trend in harvested areas.
