In 2023, France dominated the European grapes for PGI wines harvested area with 38.24 thousand hectares, followed by Italy and Spain with 30.62 and 13.33 thousand hectares respectively. Comparison of actual data from 2023 shows growth in France by 2.45%, Italy by 0.6%, and Greece by 1.67%, while Spain and Portugal experienced declines of 1.69% and 0.87% respectively. Czech Republic showed a significant increase of 13.48%, signaling potential growth in lesser-known wine regions. Conversely, Malta saw a downturn of 2.09%, affecting smaller scale producers.
Future trends in European PGI wines harvested areas may see France and Italy maintaining their lead. However, attention should be given to emerging Eastern European markets such as Romania and Bulgaria. Climate change implications and sustainability trends could impact traditional regions, possibly driving shifts in harvested area distributions. Continued international demand and environmental policies will also play critical roles in shaping the industry’s landscape. Monitoring market responses and technological advancements will be essential to leverage growth opportunities in smaller regions.
Top countries in Grapes for PGI Wines Harvested Area Share by Country (Thousand Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 38.24 | 2023 | +8.06% | +2.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 30.62 | 2023 | -0.74% | +0.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 13.33 | 2023 | -6.41% | -1.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 6.41 | 2023 | -0.9% | -0.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 4.37 | 2023 | +3.95% | +0.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 3.73 | 2023 | +4.6% | +1.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 1.5 | 2023 | -22.11% | +0.094% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 0.45 | 2023 | -0.78% | -1.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 0.42 | 2023 | +2.14% | +13.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 0.22 | 2023 | +19.81% | +1.83% | View data |
