The chicory and lettuce harvested area in Denmark has been showing a fluctuating pattern over the last decade. In 2023, the harvested area stood at 708 hectares. The cultivated area saw a drop from 832 hectares in 2013 to 671 hectares in 2014, followed by continued declines until 2016. A recovery is evident from 2017 onwards, with notable increases, and reached 708 hectares in 2023.
Recent trends indicate small year-on-year increases in the last two years with a growth rate of approximately 1.32% between 2021 and 2022 and 1.29% between 2022 and 2023. The last five years exhibited a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.61%, indicating an overall slight decline, but forecasts show a positive outlook with a 5-year forecasted CAGR of 0.85% leading to a projected value of 747 hectares in 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential technological advancements in agriculture that could lead to higher yields per hectare, shifts in consumer preferences towards chicory and lettuce, and external factors like climate change which may impact cultivation. Monitoring these factors will provide insight into the evolving dynamics of the chicory and lettuce market in Denmark.