The forecast for fresh Romaine and Leaf Lettuce imports in the US shows a consistent upward trend from 2024 to 2028, with values starting at 657.04 million pounds in 2024 and reaching 788.43 million pounds by 2028. In 2023, the imports stood at 628 million pounds, thus reflecting a steady increase year-on-year. The initial year-on-year variation from 2023 to 2024 is approximately 4.6%. The variations for the years 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028 are 5.2%, 4.8%, 4.5%, and 4.2% respectively. Over this 5-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is about 4.7%.

Future trends to watch for:

Changes in consumer preferences towards fresh produce and health consciousness.
Impact of trade policies and tariffs on import volumes.
Technological advancements in agricultural production and supply chain efficiencies.
Potential climate change impacts on agricultural yield and product availability.