The production of chicory and lettuce in Japan was 594.12 thousand metric tons in 2023. Forecast data shows a gradual increase from 2024 to 2028, with production values ranging from 596.28 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 605.67 thousand metric tons in 2028. This denotes a consistent year-on-year growth of around 0.4% to 0.5%. Over the last two years, this marks an upward trend of around 0.2% in 2023 to 0.4% in 2024. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 0.4%.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in agriculture, climate change effects, and shifts in consumer preferences towards healthy eating habits. These factors could influence the production volumes and further impact growth rates positively or negatively.