10-Year Production Trajectory: Rising Stars & Fading Producers
Poland remains the EU's largest beetroot producer, averaging 280,100 tonnes annually, but declined at –2.3% CAGR from 297,000 tonnes in 2015 to 240,700 tonnes in 2024 (–56,300 tonnes, –19.0%).
France grew at 3.0% CAGR from 131,900 to 172,100 tonnes (+40,100 tonnes, +30.4%). A break in series in 2020 (flagged `b`) marks a methodological change.
Germany expanded at 6.5% CAGR, nearly doubling from 65,500 to 115,000 tonnes (+49,500, +75.6%). Lithuania recorded the fastest growth at 9.2% CAGR, more than doubling output from 38,900 to 85,700 tonnes (+46,800, +120.5%).
Italy declined at –6.5% CAGR, halving from 20,700 to 11,300 tonnes (–9,400, –45.4%). Spain and the Netherlands held relatively steady.
All values in 1 000 t. b = break in series.
| Country | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | CAGR | Net Change (1 000 t) | Trajectory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL | 297.0 | 341.1 | 336.4 | 298.2 | 280.9 | 271.1 | 240.7 | 242.4 | 252.8 | 240.7 | –2.31% | –56.3 | Declining |
| FR | 131.9 | 128.8 | 152.8 | 128.8 | 152.7 | 174.8b | 177.2 | 149.8 | 179.9 | 172.1 | 2.99% | 40.1 | Ascending |
| DE | 65.5 | 76.1 | 90.9 | 81.0 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 110.4 | 94.1 | 103.7 | 115.0 | 6.46% | 49.5 | Ascending |
| ES | 44.1 | 67.6 | 50.1 | 58.4 | 60.5 | 50.7 | 55.5 | 48.8 | 50.2 | 47.7 | 0.86% | 3.6 | Stable |
| LT | 38.9 | 41.8 | 30.6 | 40.2 | 50.6 | 54.1 | 57.7 | 63.8 | 57.2 | 85.7 | 9.19% | 46.8 | Ascending |
| NL | 33.5 | 40.3 | 55.6 | 40.4 | 37.6 | 38.1 | 44.7 | 36.3 | 52.9 | 45.7 | 3.51% | 12.2 | Ascending |
| SE | 15.8 | 16.4 | 17.4 | 15.6 | 17.9 | 23.7 | 29.9 | 24.2 | 20.0 | 23.0 | 4.26% | 7.2 | Ascending |
| IT | 20.7 | 19.5 | 19.0 | 18.8 | 17.4 | 15.3 | 14.2 | 12.6 | 11.5 | 11.3 | –6.50% | –9.4 | Declining |
| EU-27 | N/A | 825.5 | 834.9 | 767.7 | 806.4 | 812.6 | 816.9 | 754.6 | 806.9 | 820.7 | — | — | Stable |
Supply Stability Scorecard: Reliability Rankings
France ranks as the most stable supplier (CV 12.48%, rank #1). Its worst single-year drop (max drawdown –15.69%) occurred between 2019 and 2020. Spain ranked #2 (CV 12.57%).
Poland shows the highest CV (12.8%) among major producers. Lithuania (28.6%, rank #8) and Sweden (21.86%, rank #7) are the most volatile.
CV < 10% = Very stable; CV 10–20% = Moderately stable; CV > 20% = Volatile.
| Country | Mean (1 000 t) | CV% | Max Drawdown% | Years Below Mean | Stability Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR | 154.89 | 12.48 | –15.69 | 6 | 1 |
| ES | 53.36 | 12.57 | –25.84 | 6 | 2 |
| PL | 280.12 | 12.80 | –11.34 | 5 | 3 |
| DE | 93.18 | 15.70 | –14.77 | 4 | 4 |
| NL | 42.52 | 16.10 | –27.36 | 6 | 5 |
| IT | 16.05 | 20.75 | –11.99 | 5 | 6 |
| SE | 20.38 | 21.86 | –19.15 | 6 | 7 |
| LT | 52.06 | 28.60 | –26.78 | 5 | 8 |
Land Allocation Shift: 10-Year Cropland Transformation
Poland's area contracted from 11,300 to 7,800 hectares (–31.0%, –4.03% annualized), yet it remains the largest area-holder.
Germany expanded from 1,500 to 2,500 hectares (+69.1%, 6.01% annualized), France from 2,900 to 4,300 (+50.2%, 4.62%), and Lithuania from 1,600 to 2,400 (+48.8%, 4.51%).
France's production CAGR (3.0%) trails its area growth (4.62%), while Germany's production CAGR (6.5%) closely tracks its area CAGR (6.01%). Lithuania's production CAGR (9.19%) far exceeds its area CAGR (4.51%).
Italy's area halved from 1,000 to 500 hectares (–52.6%, –7.96% annualized).
All values in 1 000 ha. b = break in series.
| Country | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Net Change (1 000 ha) | Growth Rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL | 11.3 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.7 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.8 | –3.5 | –4.03% | Contracting |
| FR | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.5b | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 4.62% | Expanding |
| DE | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 6.01% | Expanding |
| ES | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.27% | Expanding |
| LT | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 4.51% | Expanding |
| NL | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 4.84% | Expanding |
| SE | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 3.25% | Expanding |
| IT | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | –0.5 | –7.96% | Contracting |
| EU-27 | N/A | 23.4 | 23.5 | 24.2 | 25.1 | 23.1 | 23.3 | 22.1 | 21.9 | 23.4 | — | — | Stable |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which EU country recorded the fastest beetroot production growth over the 2015–2024 decade?
Lithuania posted the strongest CAGR at 9.19%, more than doubling output from 38,900 to 85,700 tonnes. Germany grew at 6.46% CAGR. Italy declined at –6.5% CAGR and Poland at –2.31%.
Which EU country is the most reliable beetroot supplier?
France ranks #1 in supply stability (CV 12.48%). Spain ranks second (CV 12.57%).
Where is EU beetroot farmland expanding and contracting?
Area is expanding fastest in Germany (+69.1%), France (+50.2%), and Lithuania (+48.8%). Poland contracted area by 31% while Italy halved its acreage (–52.6%).
Source data extracted from Eurostat dataset apro_cpsh1.
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