European Production of Animal or Vegetable Fertilisers by Country

The European production of animal or vegetable fertilizers in 2023 was led by France with 2.1972 billion kilograms, showing a moderate growth of 3.83% from the previous year. Spain was the second-largest producer, with a significant increase of 13.03%, while Belgium remained stable with a slight increase of just 0.11%. Germany and the Czech Republic experienced declines of 5.88% and 5.25% respectively. Notably, Italy's production surged by 24.74%, highlighting a robust growth. Hungary also saw a significant increase of 41.9%, whereas Norway and Ireland recorded a sharp decline with Norway's production dropping by 100%.

Future trends to watch include:

• Continued growth potential in Spain and Italy as they showed the highest year-on-year increases and are poised to capture larger market shares.
• Emerging focus on sustainable agriculture might shift production dynamics, benefiting countries investing in organic and eco-friendly fertilizers.
• Germany's decline should be monitored for potential recovery strategies, given its previous stronghold in agricultural sectors.
• Technological advancements and policy changes could drive shifts, with potential impacts from EU sustainability goals and green deal objectives.