In 2023, the harvested area for chicory and lettuce in Poland was 4.12 thousand hectares. The forecast for 2024 stands at 4.28 thousand hectares, marking a year-on-year increase of 3.9%. Over the subsequent years, the harvested area is expected to continue its upward trend: 4.44 thousand hectares in 2025 (year-on-year increase of 3.7%), 4.6 thousand hectares in 2026 (year-on-year increase of 3.6%), 4.76 thousand hectares in 2027 (year-on-year increase of 3.5%), and 4.91 thousand hectares in 2028 (year-on-year increase of 3.1%). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 3.6%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements in agricultural practices that may further boost productivity.
- Potential impact of climate change on crop yields and harvested area.
- Market demand shifts, particularly with increasing consumer interest in healthy and organic foods.
- Policy changes or subsidies that might affect farming incentives and land use.