In 2023, Spain led the European wine industry with the highest number of enterprises at 4.08 thousand, followed by Portugal and Italy each at 1.47 thousand. While Portugal and Greece experienced growth exceeding 1%, Italy and Germany saw declines of 4.82% and 1.34%, respectively. Notably, Serbia and Norway had significant growth with 7.4% and 31.95% increases.
Forecasts for 2024 and beyond suggest several trends may shape the landscape:
- Spain and Portugal are likely to maintain leadership in enterprise numbers.
- Expect continued volatility in Italy, with a need for adaptation and innovation to stimulate enterprise growth.
- Emerging growth in Northern and Eastern Europe may introduce new players into the market, challenging traditional leaders.
Top countries in Wine Number of Enterprises by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 4,080 | 2023 | +0.69% | +0.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 1,470 | 2023 | +2.36% | +1.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 1,470 | 2023 | -3.42% | -4.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,250 | 2023 | -1.88% | -0.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 830 | 2023 | -0.36% | +0.097% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 634 | 2023 | +1.6% | +2.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 312 | 2023 | 0% | -0.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 231 | 2023 | -1.81% | -1.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 223 | 2023 | +0.9% | +0.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 215 | 2023 | +0.47% | +1.56% | View data |