Spain leads European celery production with a significant increase of 12.59% in 2023, continuing its dominance. Italy, in contrast, experienced a slight decline of 1.11%. The United Kingdom's production remained relatively stable with a minor rise of 0.44%, while France showed notable growth at 8.1%. Other countries like Germany and the Netherlands also reported increases at 4.49% and 6.18%, respectively. However, several countries, such as Poland, Ireland, and Belgium, saw declines, and Malta ceased production utterly. Finland's production skyrocketed by 47.58%, indicating potential emerging growth. Sweden's production increased by 9.17%, marking it as a key player in the region.
Future trends indicate increasing consolidation of production in larger agricultural economies like Spain and France, driven by technological advancements and sustainable farming practices. However, diversification is possible if smaller countries, taking cues from Finland’s rise, adopt innovative methods and improve yields. The shift may be accelerated by climate change effects, influencing both traditional leaders and new entrants in the celery industry.
Top countries in Celery Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 42.3 | 2023 | +7.22% | +12.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 23.52 | 2023 | +6.05% | -1.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 13.53 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6.57 | 2023 | -0.11% | +8.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 3.96 | 2023 | +11.16% | +4.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 3.94 | 2023 | -2.39% | -5.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 2.01 | 2023 | +18.49% | +6.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 0.81 | 2023 | -0.3% | -10.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 0.74 | 2023 | 0% | -5.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 0.69 | 2023 | -11.75% | -23.83% | View data |
