The yield of cherries in Italy has shown a varied trajectory over the past decade. From 2013 to 2023, the value stood at 33.77 Thousand Hectograms Per Hectare. The largest year-on-year variation was observed in 2013 with a 21.75% increase, while a notable decline occurred in 2016 at -11.64%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years hovered around -3.02%, indicating a general downtrend in yield.
From 2024 onwards, forecasts predict a continuing decrease, with the yield dropping to 31.8 Thousand Hectograms Per Hectare by 2028. The forecasted 5-year CAGR is -0.95%, projecting a total decline of approximately 4.65% over this period.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of climate change, advancements in agricultural technology, and possible shifts in agricultural policy that might either mitigate or exacerbate the declining trend in cherry yields in Italy.
