578.0 Thousand Tonnes of EU Blackcurrant Production 2021–2025: A Complete Data Breakdown
Poland dominates EU blackcurrant production with 78.7% market share, producing 455.0 thousand tonnes over 2021–2025. Germany achieves the highest yield efficiency at 3.87 t/ha, while blackcurrant cultivation remains concentrated in the cooler climates of Central, Eastern, and Northern Europe — southern member states contribute less than 0.5% of total output.
EU Market Share: Who Dominates Production?
Over the 2021–2025 period, the EU-27 produced a combined 578.0 thousand tonnes of blackcurrants. Poland alone accounted for 455.0 thousand tonnes, or 78.7% of the EU total (91.0 thousand t/yr), cementing its position as Europe's blackcurrant capital. France followed with 44.9 thousand tonnes (7.8%, 9.0 t/yr), while Germany contributed 23.1 thousand tonnes (4.0%, 4.6 t/yr). Among smaller producers, Lithuania (13.16 thousand tonnes, 2.3%), Finland (8.18 thousand tonnes, 1.4%), and the Netherlands (7.98 thousand tonnes, 1.4%) round out the top tier.
| Member State | Total (1,000 t) | Annual Avg (1,000 t/yr) | % of EU Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 455.00 | 91.00 | 78.7% |
| France | 44.90 | 8.98 | 7.8% |
| Germany | 23.10 | 4.62 | 4.0% |
| Lithuania | 13.16 | 2.63 | 2.3% |
| Finland | 8.18 | 1.64 | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | 7.98 | 1.60 | 1.4% |
| Austria | 6.28 | 1.26 | 1.1% |
| Latvia | 3.99 | 0.80 | 0.7% |
| Other EU | 15.41 | 3.08 | 2.7% |
Agricultural Efficiency: Yield per Hectare
While Poland plants by far the largest blackcurrant area, Germany and France achieve the highest yield efficiency among the top producers. Germany averaged 3.87 t/ha over the 2021–2025 period, with France close behind at 3.71 t/ha. Poland averaged 2.55 t/ha. The EU average yield stood at 2.39 t/ha. Among smaller producers, Finland recorded 1.00 t/ha and Lithuania 0.77 t/ha.
| Member State | Avg Yield (t/ha) |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3.87 |
| France | 3.71 |
| Poland | 2.55 |
| EU Average | 2.39 |
| Finland | 1.00 |
| Lithuania | 0.77 |
Regional and Climatic Divides Across Europe
Blackcurrant production in the EU is overwhelmingly concentrated in Central and Eastern Europe, with Poland as the dominant force. Poland alone accounts for 78.7% of EU output, and when combined with Hungary, Czechia, and Slovakia, the Central and Eastern European bloc reaches 79.8% of the EU total. Western Europe (France, Germany, Netherlands, Austria) contributes 14.3%, while the Nordics and Baltics (Lithuania, Finland, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, Sweden) add 5.3%. Southern European production is negligible at less than 0.5%, confirming blackcurrants as a cool-climate crop.
| Region | Member States | Total (1,000 t) | Annual Avg (1,000 t/yr) | Share of EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central & Eastern Europe | PL, HU, CZ, SK | 461.25 | 92.25 | 79.8% |
| Western Europe | FR, DE, NL, AT, IE | 82.76 | 16.55 | 14.3% |
| Nordics & Baltics | LT, FI, LV, EE, DK, SE | 30.38 | 6.08 | 5.3% |
| Southern Europe | EL, IT, ES | 2.86 | 0.57 | 0.5% |
Temporal Trends: Market Stability vs. Volatility
The EU's total blackcurrant production declined steadily over the five-year window from 141.16 thousand tonnes in 2021 to 104.20 thousand tonnes in 2025. Poland drove this trend: Polish output fell from 114.8 thousand tonnes in 2021 to 67.9 thousand tonnes in 2024 — a 41% decline — before recovering partially to 78.7 thousand tonnes in 2025. Germany experienced notable volatility, dropping from 5.34 thousand tonnes in 2022 to just 2.83 thousand tonnes in 2024 before rebounding to 5.88 thousand tonnes in 2025. France showed greater stability, maintaining output between 7.61 and 10.55 thousand tonnes throughout the period. Finland bucked the trend with consistent growth, rising from 1.29 thousand tonnes in 2021 to 2.44 thousand tonnes in 2025 — an 89% increase.
| Country | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU-27 | 141.16 | 129.22 | 114.57 | 88.85 | 104.20 |
| Poland | 114.80 | 102.10 | 91.50 | 67.90 | 78.70 |
| France | 8.01 | 7.61 | 10.55 | 8.62 | 10.11 |
| Germany | 5.00 | 5.34 | 4.05 | 2.83 | 5.88 |
| Lithuania | 3.94 | 3.98 | 1.94 | 2.11 | 1.19 |
| Finland | 1.29 | 1.64 | 1.08 | 1.73 | 2.44 |
| Austria | 1.53 | 1.98 | 0.77 | 0.70 | 1.30 |
Land Allocation: How Countries Prioritize Farmland
The EU dedicated 241.74 thousand hectares to blackcurrant cultivation over the 2021–2025 period (48.35 thousand ha/yr). Poland accounted for 178.3 thousand hectares (73.8% of the total, 35.66 thousand ha/yr), reflecting the scale of its industry. Lithuania ranked second in area despite lower production volumes, with 17.13 thousand hectares (7.1%), followed by France with 12.10 thousand hectares (5.0%). Finland and Latvia also dedicated substantial area to the crop relative to their production output.
| Member State | Area (1,000 ha) | Annual Avg (1,000 ha/yr) | % of EU Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 178.30 | 35.66 | 73.8% |
| Lithuania | 17.13 | 3.43 | 7.1% |
| France | 12.10 | 2.42 | 5.0% |
| Finland | 8.21 | 1.64 | 3.4% |
| Latvia | 7.54 | 1.51 | 3.1% |
| Germany | 5.97 | 1.19 | 2.5% |
| Czechia | 2.27 | 0.45 | 0.9% |
| Hungary | 2.01 | 0.40 | 0.8% |
| Other EU | 8.21 | 1.64 | 3.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which EU country produces the most blackcurrants?
Poland is by far the largest producer, accounting for 455.0 thousand tonnes or 78.7% of total EU blackcurrant output over the 2021–2025 period (91.0 thousand t/yr).
How has EU blackcurrant production changed in recent years?
EU blackcurrant production declined from 141.16 thousand tonnes in 2021 to 104.20 thousand tonnes in 2025, driven primarily by a 41% drop in Polish output from 2021 to 2024 before a partial recovery in 2025.
Which EU country has the highest blackcurrant yield?
Germany leads in yield efficiency with an average of 3.87 tonnes per hectare, followed by France at 3.71 t/ha. Poland, despite its dominant volume, averages 2.55 t/ha.
Source data extracted from Eurostat dataset apro_cpsh1.
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