In 2023, Spain led the European production of antibiotics with 8.6809 million kilograms, followed closely by Italy with 7.9192 million kilograms. Denmark produced 1.6788 million kilograms, while Croatia and France saw lower outputs at 0.15041 and 0.13938 million kilograms, respectively. Romania and Poland had minimal contributions with 0.06554 and 0.00492 million kilograms.
Year-on-year variations in 2023 indicated growth in Spain (2.21%), Italy (2.04%), and Denmark (1.75%), while Croatia and France experienced declines of -7.68% and -9.74%, respectively.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential increases in production in leading countries like Spain and Italy due to demand growth and technological advancements.
- Possible consolidation or exit of smaller producers such as Croatia and France from the market.
- Increased regulatory measures to ensure sustainable and safe antibiotic production practices across Europe.
Top countries in Production of Antibiotics by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 8,680,900 | 2023 | +2% | +2.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 7,919,200 | 2023 | +5.33% | +2.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 1,678,800 | 2023 | +5.94% | +1.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 150,410 | 2023 | +6.57% | -7.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 139,380 | 2023 | -20.53% | -9.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 65,540 | 2021 | -18.35% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4,920 | 2021 | -6.02% | View data |
