In 2023, Spain led European production of vegetable materials, waste, residues, and by-products with a production of 1.457 billion kilograms, experiencing a significant growth of 8.69% compared to 2022. Germany showed the highest growth with a 19.63% increase. Conversely, the United Kingdom and Lithuania faced notable declines, with reductions of 18.63% and 14.69%, respectively. Italy and Hungary also saw significant decreases in production.
Looking forward to 2024, trends suggest:
- Sustainability efforts may drive increased production in countries with improving agricultural practices.
- Geopolitical stability and market demand fluctuations could influence production volumes, especially in smaller markets.
- Technological advancements in waste processing may boost production efficiency across Europe.
Top countries in Sold Production of Vegetable Materials, Waste, Residues and By-Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 1,457,300,000 | 2023 | +3.7% | +8.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 225,740,000 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 202,510,000 | 2023 | -5.41% | -18.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 125,060,000 | 2023 | +4.31% | +11.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 57,815,000 | 2023 | +1.15% | +19.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 57,365,000 | 2023 | +1.65% | +4.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 26,388,000 | 2023 | -2% | -25.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 16,359,000 | 2023 | -6.25% | -22.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 8,101,600 | 2023 | +2.41% | +34.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 396,710 | 2023 | -1.87% | -14.69% | View data |
