The harvested production of under glass lettuces in Finland displayed significant fluctuations between 2013 and 2023, reaching 12.48 thousand metric tons in 2023. Key yearly variations include a substantial decline of 20.19% in 2022 followed by a notable recovery of 31.51% in 2023. Over the last two years, the average variation per year stands at approximately 5.66%. Analyzing the five-year period leading up to 2023, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is calculated to be 1.26%.
Looking ahead, the forecast suggests modest growth rates, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.38% and an overall average growth rate of 1.91%, projecting harvested production to reach 12.82 thousand metric tons by 2028. Future trends to monitor include advancements in greenhouse technologies, shifts in local and global demand for organic produce, and the impact of climate change on agricultural practices.