The Netherlands leads the European ornamental plants and flowers area with a dominant 36.65 thousand hectares, showing a 1.26% increase in 2023. The UK maintains at 7.0 thousand hectares with no growth. Italy and Germany show reductions of 4.26% and 0.98%, respectively. Spain's area minimally shrinks by 0.62%, while France drops significantly by 11.17%. Eastern European countries like Serbia and Estonia present growth with 9.42% and 14.87% increases, respectively. Among the smallest contributors, Malta and Luxembourg show notable increases of 11.84% and 24.57%, signaling regional diversification.
Future trends emphasize a shift towards sustainable agriculture and the impact of climatic changes. Expect investments in innovative cultivation technologies and emerging markets in Eastern Europe to drive growth. Climate change policies and resource management will likely influence area distribution and production methods.
Top countries in Ornamental Plants and Flowers Area by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 36.65 | 2023 | +1.16% | +1.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 7 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 6.71 | 2023 | -0.3% | -4.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 6.57 | 2023 | +2.66% | -0.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.03 | 2023 | -1.15% | -0.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 4.89 | 2023 | -3.17% | -11.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.35 | 2023 | +82.77% | -5.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.31 | 2023 | +1.85% | -9.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 1.95 | 2023 | -2.5% | -9.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 0.69 | 2023 | -10.39% | +9.42% | View data |
