The import of fresh or chilled lettuce to Finland is forecasted to increase from 5.3174 million kilograms in 2024 to 5.7576 million kilograms in 2028. In 2023, this figure stood at 5.207 million kilograms. The year-on-year percentage variations indicate a steady growth: a 2.1% increase from 2023 to 2024, 2.13% from 2024 to 2025, 2.04% from 2025 to 2026, 1.97% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.89% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period from 2023 to 2028 is approximately 2.03%.
Future trends to watch for in the Finnish lettuce market include potential impacts of climate change on local and global production, changes in consumer preferences towards organic or locally sourced produce, and fluctuations in trade policies that may affect import volumes. Additionally, advancements in agricultural technology and greenhouse farming methods could influence domestic production capabilities and import dependency.