The 2024 European Hay Real Price Index indicates significant variability across countries. Cyprus leads with an increase of 53.63%, followed by Spain and Italy with 44.54% and 41.66%, respectively. In contrast, Latvia reports a significant decrease of 32.13%, with Belgium and Croatia also experiencing considerable declines at 15.3% and 11.7%. Nations like Finland, Hungary, and Romania show minimal but negative changes, reflecting regional disparities. These figures suggest a mixed landscape, with Southern European countries generally experiencing price hikes, while Northern and Eastern Europe see declines.
Moving forward, it will be essential to monitor the agricultural policies, climatic changes, and economic conditions impacting hay production and pricing, as well as any shifts in demand driven by livestock and dairy industry requirements across diverse European regions.
Top countries in Hay Real Price Index by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent, Change on Previous Period | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Cyprus | 53.63 | 2022 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 44.54 | 2022 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 41.66 | 2022 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 18.55 | 2022 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 16.8 | 2022 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 3.85 | 2022 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | -0.78 | 2022 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | -1.86 | 2022 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | -4.02 | 2022 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | -5.51 | 2022 | View data |
