Chicory and lettuce production in Austria has experienced fluctuations over the past decade. Production declined from 49.35 thousand metric tons in 2013 to 37.16 thousand metric tons in 2023, representing a year-on-year decrease of 1.93% in 2023. Analyzing the data, the most significant drop occurred in 2018 with a decrease of 25.52%. The CAGR from 2018 to 2023 indicated a slight overall yearly decline.
Future trends to watch for include continued gradual declines as forecasted from 2024 to 2028, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR decline of 1.72% and an overall production decrease of 8.32% over this period. It will be critical to monitor factors such as climate change, agricultural policies, and technological advancements, which may impact future production levels. Adaptations in agricultural practices and potential investments in innovative farming technologies may mitigate some of these forecasted declines.
