Under glass lettuces harvested production in the UK is projected to increase steadily from 16.17 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 18.06 thousand metric tons in 2028. Reviewing historical data, 2023 had an actual harvested production of 15.69 thousand metric tons. This trend shows a consistent year-on-year increase, with increments of approximately 3.03% from 2024 to 2025, 2.88% from 2025 to 2026, 2.65% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.63% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2028 stands at about 2.9%.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in hydroponic technology, increased capital investments in indoor agriculture, and the potential impacts of climate change and governmental policies favoring domestic agricultural production. These factors could further influence the growth trajectory of under-glass lettuce production in the UK in the coming years.
