In 2023, Italy dominated European rice production with a 63.06% share, followed by Spain at 15.82% and Portugal at 7.4%. Other contributors included Greece (6.07%), and France (3.03%), with smaller shares from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania, Hungary, Switzerland, and Albania. Year-on-year changes from 2023 reveal notable declines, particularly a 15.26% drop in Spain and an 18.84% drop in Romania, while Portugal and Albania showed stability.
Future trends to watch include Italy's sustained dominance and Spain's potential recovery efforts. Monitoring climate change impacts and technological advancements in agriculture will be critical for future production efficiencies.
Top countries in Rice Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 63.06 | 2023 | +12.52% | -1.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 15.82 | 2023 | -0.38% | -15.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 7.4 | 2023 | +5% | +0.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 6.07 | 2023 | -37.65% | -9.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 3.03 | 2023 | +3.82% | -1.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 2.73 | 2023 | -6.25% | -0.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Macedonia | 0.8 | 2023 | -6.95% | -2.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 0.68 | 2023 | -10.71% | -18.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 0.4 | 2023 | -13.1% | -8.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 0.012 | 2023 | +4% | -9.57% | View data |
