In 2023, Spain led the European countries with the highest area of harvested grapes for wines at 898.66 thousand hectares, though it saw a slight decrease of 0.55% from the previous year. France and Italy followed with values of 751.29 and 657.52 thousand hectares respectively, showing minor increases of 0.16% and 0.88%. Portugal and Romania experienced declines of 0.42% and 0.55%. Notable declines were visible in Hungary (-2.57%), Austria (-1.6%), and Bulgaria (-6.92%), while the UK (7.26%) and Sweden (12.47%) reported substantial increases. Overall, the sector shows mixed trends, with variations across different countries.
Future trends to watch include the impact of climate change on grape production, technological advancements in viticulture, and evolving consumer preferences toward different wine varieties. Additionally, market dynamics such as trade policies and the economic environment in Europe will play critical roles in shaping the harvested areas for wine grapes.
Top countries in Grapes for Wines Harvested Area by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 898.66 | 2023 | -0.81% | -0.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 751.29 | 2023 | -0.024% | +0.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 657.52 | 2023 | -0.13% | +0.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 173.61 | 2023 | +0.052% | -0.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 161.97 | 2023 | +5.48% | -0.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 100.92 | 2023 | +0.05% | +0.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 61.11 | 2023 | +11.53% | -0.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 55.32 | 2023 | -1.5% | -2.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 42.9 | 2023 | +0.14% | -1.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 22.35 | 2023 | -14.86% | -6.92% | View data |
