The 2024 European opening stocks of durum wheat show Greece leading with 504 thousand metric tons, followed by Poland and Italy. Slovakia, Hungary, and Latvia occupy the mid-range, while Slovenia, Bulgaria, and Finland have minimal stocks. In 2023, all countries experienced no growth in stocks, indicating a stabilization phase in the market. Over the past five years, the stocks have shown varying trends, but there's a noticeable plateau in recent years, suggesting consistent demand or stable production capacities.
Future trends to watch include potential fluctuations due to climate change affecting crop yields, policy shifts within the European Union impacting agriculture, and global market demand dynamics. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for understanding changes in durum wheat stock levels across Europe.
Top countries in Opening Stocks of Durum Wheat by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 504 | 2023 | +1.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 459 | 2023 | +31.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 447 | 2023 | -1.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 157 | 2023 | +35.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 131 | 2023 | +29.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 38 | 2023 | +18.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 19 | 2023 | -5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 7 | 2023 | +40% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 2 | 2021 | View data |
