Top Aromatic, Medicinal and Culinary Plants Producing EU Countries

In 2023, Turkey led the EU region in aromatic, medicinal, and culinary plant production with 200.0 thousand metric tons, followed distantly by Bulgaria and Poland with 74.48 and 34.35 thousand metric tons, respectively. Hungary, Greece, and Spain also contributed significantly, producing between 23.44 to 30.47 thousand metric tons. Notably, smaller producers included Albania, Lithuania, Finland, and Romania with combined production just over 29.88 thousand metric tons. Over the previous two years, variations indicated fluctuating but growing demand across the region, while a five-year CAGR shows steady growth reinforcing a trend of ascending production.

Future trends to watch for include emerging technological advancements in cultivation to increase yields, regulatory impacts on cross-border trade, and shifts in consumer preferences towards organic and sustainably grown aromatic and medicinal plants. Additionally, climate-related challenges and labor availability are factors that may influence the viability and momentum of this industry across the EU.