In 2023, Germany led the production of organic cultivated mushrooms in Europe with 9.08 Thousand Metric Tons, despite a slight year-on-year decline of 0.47%. Poland followed with 7.01 Thousand Metric Tons, showcasing significant growth of 61.0%. Ireland saw an extraordinary increase of 363.87%, reaching 0.926 Thousand Metric Tons. Conversely, Hungary experienced a marginal decrease of 0.26%, and Romania's production remained stable. Spain witnessed a 19.83% rise, while Greece and Croatia also showed positive growth at 3.43% and 11.2%, respectively. Bulgaria, however, declined by 3.81%, and smaller producers like the Czech Republic, Estonia, Slovenia, and Cyprus saw either minor increases or stable figures.
Future trends to watch include Poland's rapid expansion in mushroom production, suggesting a potential shift in market leadership. Ireland's dramatic growth also indicates increasing capacity and potential market influence. Countries with consistent or stable production, such as Germany and Hungary, may face challenges in maintaining their positions unless they innovate or expand capacity. Emerging markets like Croatia, the Czech Republic, and Estonia show promise and may contribute more significantly in the coming years.
Top countries in Organic Cultivated Mushrooms Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 9,080 | 2023 | -5.78% | -0.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 7,010 | 2023 | +20.78% | +61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 926 | 2023 | +38% | +363.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 744 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 301 | 2023 | +33.78% | -0.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 183 | 2023 | +14.37% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 126 | 2023 | -64.9% | +19.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 103 | 2023 | +3% | +3.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 42 | 2023 | +2000% | -3.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 17 | 2023 | 0% | +11.2% | View data |
