From 2013 to 2022, the harvested area grew from 3.63 to 8.91 thousand hectares with a consistent annual increase. The year-on-year variation peaked in 2018 at 31.48%, reflecting a strategic expansion in cultivation. Over the last two years, the growth rate slowed with variations of 4.19% in 2023. The 5-year CAGR forecast to 2028 is 2.73%, predicting a more moderate growth phase.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of climate change on yield, export market demand fluctuations, and technological advancements in agricultural practices which could accelerate growth or mitigate potential declines.
