The harvested production of lettuces in Italy has shown fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2023, actual production values ranged between a high of 490.34 thousand metric tons in 2021 and a low of 457.66 thousand metric tons in 2023. The year-on-year variations over the last two years indicated a decreasing trend, with a 4.37% drop in 2022 and a further 2.4% decline in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last 5 years is -1.28%, suggesting a steady decline in lettuce production.
Forecasts from 2024 onwards predict a stabilization around 457.6 thousand metric tons, with negligible changes year-on-year (-0.01% CAGR), indicating a period of production stabilization after recent declines. Future trends to watch include potential impacts of climate change, technological advancements in agriculture, and shifts in domestic and international demand that could further affect lettuce production levels.
