In 2023, Italy led EU wine grape production with 7.2 million metric tons, followed by France with 6.2 million metric tons, and Spain with 5.82 million metric tons. Germany was significantly behind at 1.23 million metric tons, while Portugal, Romania, and Greece produced under 1 million metric tons each. Turkey, Hungary, and Macedonia also contributed smaller volumes. Comparing 2023 to 2022, notable growth was observed in Italy and Spain, whereas France experienced minor growth. Over the past five years, Italy demonstrated a steady CAGR, maintaining its dominance.
Future trends indicate a potential increase in production efficiency and quality standards across these countries. Climate change impacts, technological advances, and shifts toward sustainable viticulture practices are expected to shape the sector's trajectory, influencing both the volume and quality of grape production.
Top countries in Top Grapes for Wines Producing EU Countries
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 7,200 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2 France | 6,200 | 2016 | |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 5,820 | 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 1,230 | 2016 | |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 778.6 | 2016 | |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 694.3 | 2016 | |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 541.59 | 2016 | |
| 8 | 8 Turkey | 473 | 2016 | |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 433.3 | 2016 | |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 281.68 | 2016 |
