The European Spelt and Wheat harvested area showed varied trends in 2023. France, Germany, and Spain saw declines in harvested areas, with France down by 0.95% and Spain by 1.12%. Meanwhile, countries like Latvia, Finland, and Sweden experienced growth, with Latvia and Finland's areas increasing by 5.94%. Romania leads with a notable increase of 1.14%, while most other countries had modest changes. Smaller regions, such as Cyprus and the Netherlands, also saw positive trends, indicating potential future growth.
Future trends suggest a potential shift in the European Spelt and Wheat areas, with a focus on countries demonstrating positive growth, such as Latvia and Finland. Climate change's impact on agriculture, technological advances, and policy changes in agricultural subsidies will likely influence these trends. Monitoring countries with consistently positive changes could offer insights into emerging leaders in European agriculture.
Top countries in Spelt and Wheat Harvested Area Share by Country (Thousand Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 18.76 | 2023 | +0.81% | -0.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 10.84 | 2023 | -3.25% | -1.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 9.12 | 2023 | -3.68% | +0.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 8.42 | 2023 | +3.26% | +1.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.33 | 2023 | -10.23% | -1.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 7.02 | 2023 | +5.11% | +0.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 6.8 | 2023 | +4.38% | +0.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 4.57 | 2023 | +0.7% | +0.049% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 3.96 | 2023 | +7.62% | +0.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 3.56 | 2023 | -0.055% | +4.13% | View data |
