In 2023, Spain dominated European garlic production with a substantial 65.06 thousand metric tons, showing a moderate 1.52% increase from the previous year. Italy and Romania saw production drops of 1.43% and 3.52%, respectively. Notably, Poland grew by 5.58%, while Portugal's production surged 33.71%. Countries like Albania and Austria experienced growth, whereas Hungary and Bulgaria faced reductions. Croatia, Latvia, Slovakia, and Finland exhibited remarkable year-on-year increases. The Netherlands and Malta reported drastic declines. Over the past five years, the sector demonstrated variable growth rates across countries.
Future trends to watch include continued technological advancements in agricultural practices, shifts in climatic conditions, and economic policies affecting trade in European garlic. Spain's production leadership could face challenges as other countries intensify their agricultural outputs with innovative farming techniques. There may also be an increasing emphasis on sustainable and organic garlic farming across Europe, affecting production dynamics and market shares.
Top countries in Garlic Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 65.06 | 2023 | +4.6% | +1.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 6.26 | 2023 | +1.83% | -1.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 5.64 | 2023 | +13.6% | -3.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 4.58 | 2023 | +1.32% | +5.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 4.46 | 2023 | +3.96% | +0.079% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Albania | 3.95 | 2023 | -1.27% | +6.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 1.92 | 2023 | +40.65% | +33.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1.41 | 2023 | 0% | +0.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1.3 | 2023 | -7.22% | +0.068% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1.21 | 2023 | -0.18% | -7.16% | View data |
