In 2023, France led European pesticide production with a value of €5.88 billion, showing significant year-on-year (YoY) growth of 4.19%. Spain followed at €1.26 billion with the highest growth rate of 4.97%. Italy and Belgium also saw increases in production value at €0.9631 billion and €0.9524 billion, with YoY growth rates of 2.21% and 14.29%, respectively. Germany experienced a decline of 2.81% in its production value, standing at €0.8567 billion. The United Kingdom also saw a decrease of 1.82%, reaching €0.7274 billion. Countries like Austria, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Serbia all reported positive growth rates between 2.23% and 13.92%, with Portugal showing a particularly notable increase. Sweden and Cyprus had smaller values of €0.0101 billion and €0.0046 billion, with minimal growth or slight declines.
Future trends to watch include the impact of evolving EU agricultural policies and sustainability targets, which may affect pesticide production and usage. Technological advancements in biopesticides could shift market dynamics, favoring greener alternatives. Climate change could also influence production volumes and values regionally. Monitoring these trends helps anticipate shifts in the European pesticides market.
Top countries in Pesticides Production Value by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 5,880 | 2023 | +4.32% | +4.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,260 | 2023 | +3.84% | +4.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 963.1 | 2023 | -0.042% | +2.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 952.4 | 2023 | +10.42% | +14.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 856.7 | 2023 | -9.72% | -2.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 727.4 | 2023 | -1.72% | -1.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 216.9 | 2023 | +2.36% | +2.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 212.7 | 2023 | +3.55% | +5.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 205.2 | 2023 | +2.81% | +2.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 148.1 | 2023 | +2.07% | +13.92% | View data |
