The 2023 data for European grapes for PDO wines shows Spain leading with 31.94 thousand hectares, closely followed by France with 31.49, and Italy at 21.35. Portugal, Austria, and Romania hold smaller but significant shares. Most notable are the year-on-year changes: Italy increased substantially by 3.67%, while Austria, Slovenia, Greece, and the United Kingdom saw decreases. Bulgaria's market share was eliminated, while Malta had a noteworthy rise of 1.49%.
Future trends to watch include how the smaller yielding countries like Malta and Montenegro might continue to grow, potential recovery in the UK market, and whether Italy's recent surge is sustainable or a one-time anomaly. Monitoring the impact of climate change and sustainability practices across European vineyards will also be crucial for future developments.
Top countries in Grapes for PDO Wines Harvested Area Share by Country (Thousand Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 31.94 | 2023 | +3.59% | +0.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 31.49 | 2023 | +3.06% | +0.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 21.35 | 2023 | +6.48% | +3.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 7.45 | 2023 | +0.0081% | +0.094% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 2.29 | 2023 | -2.63% | -2.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 1.51 | 2023 | +6.39% | +0.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 0.96 | 2023 | -1.42% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 0.84 | 2023 | -2.22% | -2.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 0.8 | 2023 | -4.39% | -0.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 0.57 | 2023 | +2.93% | -2.39% | View data |
