In 2023, Italy dominated European durum wheat production with 53.86% of the total share, although declining production is evident with a -2.31% year-on-year variation. France held the second position at 17.75%, experiencing a significant -6.59% drop. Spain and Greece saw substantial declines as well, with -19.57% and -10.95% respectively. Notably, Slovakia and Germany increased their output by 11.97% and 11.9%. Minor producers like Croatia and Romania marked notable uplifts by 9.44% and 9.24% respectively, signaling small yet impactful shifts within smaller EU markets.
Future trends to watch in the European Durum Wheat market include the impacts of climate change on production regions, the adoption of resilient crop varieties, and shifts in agriculture policy which may influence cultivation areas and yield outputs. Additionally, technological advancements in farming practices are expected to steer production efficiency and sustainability, possibly influencing production shares among European countries.
Top countries in Durum Wheat Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 53.86 | 2023 | -0.054% | -2.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 17.75 | 2023 | -5.12% | -6.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 6.36 | 2023 | -35.01% | -19.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 6.1 | 2023 | -53.91% | -10.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 5.59 | 2023 | +27.1% | +11.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 3.41 | 2023 | +10.94% | +11.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 2.74 | 2023 | +43.24% | -1.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 1.96 | 2023 | +16.16% | +8.9% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 1.09 | 2023 | +33.18% | +4.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 0.45 | 2023 | +40.27% | +9.24% | View data |
