In 2023, France was the leading producer of sorghum in Europe with 35.49 thousand metric tons, despite a slight decrease of 1.54% compared to the previous year. Italy followed with 30.4 thousand metric tons, experiencing a drop of 3.74%. Hungary saw substantial growth at 29.79%, reporting 19.39 thousand metric tons. Austria and Slovakia also reported increases, with Slovakia experiencing an impressive growth of 50.75%. Other significant decreases were noted in countries like Romania (-23.48%) and Bulgaria (-21.98%).
Looking ahead, there is potential for production shifts due to climate variability affecting crop yields. Hungary and Slovakia's recent production growth suggests possible emerging differentials in sorghum cultivation techniques or investments, which might attract attention from other countries aiming for agricultural optimization. Monitoring these changes is crucial for understanding the future landscape of European sorghum production.
Top countries in Sorghum Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 35.49 | 2023 | +38.92% | -1.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 30.4 | 2023 | +27.04% | -3.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 19.39 | 2023 | +236.68% | +29.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 4.54 | 2023 | +43.18% | +6.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 2.59 | 2023 | +42.75% | -3.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 2.42 | 2023 | +35% | -23.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 1.63 | 2023 | +59.98% | +50.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 1.3 | 2023 | +77.74% | -21.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 0.86 | 2023 | -12.79% | -1.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.019 | 2023 | -100% | -100% | View data |
