The production of chicory and lettuce in France experienced considerable fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. The period started with a decreasing trend (2013 to 2017), with a significant decline from 307.25 thousand metric tons in 2013 to 220.54 thousand metric tons in 2017. A sharp increase was observed in 2018, but the production again showed variation before settling to a more stable growth, with 565.93 thousand metric tons in 2023. The annual variations over the last two years demonstrated a consistent albeit slow growth of above 2%.
In 2019, there was a significant decline, but this was followed by recovery from 2020 onwards, with an impressive cumulative average growth rate (CAGR) of 5.06% over the last five years leading up to 2023. Going forward, the forecasted CAGR for the next five years is 1.76%, indicating a potential growth rate of 9.13% over this period.
Future trends to watch for:
- Watch for agricultural innovations and sustainable farming practices that could enhance yield and stability.
- Monitor potential climate impact and weather pattern changes which could affect production levels.
- Keep an eye on market demand changes, especially shifts in consumer preferences toward fresh produce and organic farming.
- Observe government policies and subsidies which might influence farming practices and production output.
