In 2023, Italy’s strawberries harvested production was recorded at 112.05 thousand metric tons. The forecast data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a consistent decline in production, starting from 109.5 thousand metric tons in 2024 and decreasing to 99.47 thousand metric tons by 2028. Initially, the year-on-year decline from 2024 to 2025 is 2.31%, while from 2025 to 2026 and 2026 to 2027, it records decreases of 2.35% and 2.39%, respectively. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at approximately -2.38%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Climate change impacts, potentially altering harvest levels and quality.
Technological advancements in agricultural practices that could stabilize yields.
Market demand fluctuations driven by consumer preferences and economic conditions.
Policy and trade changes influencing local and international strawberry markets.