Italy leads European rice production with 1.39 million metric tons, showing a slight year-on-year decrease of 1.09% in 2023. Spain follows with 0.34909 million metric tons but experienced a significant 15.26% decline. Portugal, with 0.16335 million metric tons, grew by 0.32%. Greece (0.1339 million metric tons) and Romania (0.01509 million metric tons) recorded declines of 9.67% and 18.84%, respectively. France (0.06694 million metric tons) and Bulgaria (0.0603 million metric tons) had marginal decreases of around 1%, whereas Macedonia (0.01766 million metric tons) decreased by 2.19%. Minor producers like Hungary and Switzerland saw decreases of 8.05% and 9.57%, respectively, with Albania remaining static.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery or further decline in Spain's production, the impact of climate change on rice yields, and evolving agricultural policies within the EU. Additionally, technological advancements and sustainability practices could play significant roles in shaping future production levels across the continent.
Top countries in Rice Harvested Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 1,390 | 2023 | +12.52% | -1.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 349.09 | 2023 | -0.38% | -15.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 163.35 | 2023 | +5% | +0.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 133.9 | 2023 | -37.65% | -9.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 66.94 | 2023 | +3.82% | -1.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 60.3 | 2023 | -6.25% | -0.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Macedonia | 17.66 | 2023 | -6.95% | -2.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 15.09 | 2023 | -10.71% | -18.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 8.82 | 2023 | -13.1% | -8.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 0.26 | 2023 | +4% | -9.57% | View data |
