In 2023, Spain led European vegetable exports, with an upward year-on-year trend of 1.13%, followed by the Netherlands, which saw a slight decline of 1.11%. Notably, Bulgaria experienced a significant increase of 32.46%. Germany, Poland, Portugal, and Greece all demonstrated positive trends with increases of 3.35%, 1.44%, 2.69%, and 4.6%, respectively. Conversely, substantial declines were observed in Lithuania at 9.69% and Switzerland at 5.15%. This varied performance illustrates the dynamic nature of the European vegetables export market across different countries.
Future trends to monitor in European vegetables exports include:
- The potential impact of climate change on agricultural yields and export capacities.
- Shifts in global demand, particularly from emerging markets.
- Trade policy changes, which could affect export relationships and competitiveness.
- Technological advancements in agriculture, enhancing productivity and quality.
- Strengthening sustainability practices within the supply chain.
Top countries in Vegetables Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 8,240 | 2023 | +1.92% | +1.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 6,010 | 2023 | -0.98% | -1.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 3,940 | 2023 | +1.58% | +2.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 2,580 | 2023 | +1.66% | -1.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1,670 | 2023 | +0.0061% | +0.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 1,570 | 2023 | +2.15% | +3.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 1,470 | 2023 | +2.32% | +1.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 904.43 | 2023 | +2.77% | +2.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 855.76 | 2023 | +2.62% | +4.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 653.08 | 2023 | +0.55% | -1.28% | View data |