In 2023, Italy led as the top sorghum producer among EU countries, producing approximately 313.79 thousand metric tons, followed by France at 244.89 thousand metric tons. Spain, Romania, Austria, and Hungary followed with volumes of 36.36, 24.41, 16.62, and 16.11 thousand metric tons respectively.
Year-on-year analysis shows a robust growth rate for Italy and France, the largest producers, while Romania and Austria experienced moderate increases. Spain and Hungary maintained a slower pace. The last five-year CAGR indicates steady growth across these nations, reflecting increasing adoption of sorghum due to its resilience and demand for alternative grains.
Future trends likely to affect EU sorghum production include:
- Increasing demand for gluten-free grains.
- Potential climate adaptability advantages of sorghum.
- Expansion into northern EU regions as climate changes.
Top countries in Main Sorghum Producing EU Countries
| # | 6 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 313.79 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2 France | 244.89 | 2016 | |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 36.36 | 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 24.41 | 2016 | |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 16.62 | 2016 | |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 16.11 | 2016 |
