In 2023, Spain led European durum wheat production with 26.32 thousand metric tons, followed by Hungary (21.4) and Italy (16.12). Other key contributors included Denmark (9.29), Sweden (7.8), and France (6.97). Minor contributors were the Netherlands, Portugal, Austria, Romania, and Croatia, with shares below 5 thousand metric tons. In terms of growth, Sweden saw the highest year-on-year increase at 5.91%, while Croatia experienced a notable decline of 3.38%.
Future trends to watch include the impact of climate change on crop yield, technological advancements in farming, and shifts in EU agricultural policies. These factors could influence country-specific production levels and the overall competitive landscape in European durum wheat production.
Top countries in Durum Wheat Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 26.32 | 2023 | +2.52% | +0.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 21.4 | 2023 | +1.84% | +2.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 16.12 | 2023 | -0.033% | +0.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 9.29 | 2023 | -3.47% | +2.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 7.8 | 2023 | -0.049% | +5.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 6.97 | 2023 | -0.23% | +0.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 4.49 | 2023 | +2.61% | +3.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 2.58 | 2023 | -0.79% | -0.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 0.35 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 0.093 | 2023 | +2.64% | +3.15% | View data |
