In 2023, France led in European PDO wine grape production with 32.45 thousand metric tons, followed by Italy at 28.48 and Spain at 17.27. Germany and Portugal recorded 9.35 and 4.08 respectively, completing the top five. Notably, Greece saw the most significant increase in production at 8.91%, while Slovenia and Luxembourg faced the sharpest declines at 6.01% and 7.61% respectively. Over the last five years, these dynamics reveal a stable growth for Greece and notable fluctuations elsewhere, with Portugal showing resilient performance despite broader challenges in the sector.
Looking ahead, sustainability practices, climate change impact, and varietal diversification will be key trends. Additionally, emerging wine-producing countries in Eastern Europe may increasingly shape the competitive landscape, along with technological advances and evolving consumer preferences influencing production methodologies.
Top countries in Grapes for PDO Wines Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 32.45 | 2023 | -0.19% | -0.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 28.48 | 2023 | +5.55% | +2.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 17.27 | 2023 | +7.74% | -3.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 9.35 | 2023 | -1.79% | -2.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 4.08 | 2023 | +0.49% | +4.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 2.49 | 2023 | -0.41% | -2.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 1.4 | 2023 | +14.36% | -1.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 0.76 | 2023 | +13.92% | -6.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.76 | 2023 | +6.25% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 0.74 | 2023 | +3.51% | +8.91% | View data |
