921.95 Thousand Tonnes of EU Currant Production (2020–2024): A Complete Data Breakdown
EU currant production statistics 2020–2024 reveal a market dominated overwhelmingly by Poland, which supplied 73.1% of the bloc's total output, and a clear downward trend from a 2021 peak of 204.30 thousand tonnes to 143.14 thousand tonnes in 2024 — a 29.9% decline over three years.
EU Market Share: Who Dominates Production?
Poland is the undisputed leader of the EU currant market, producing 673.6 thousand tonnes over the five-year period (134.72 thousand t/yr), representing nearly three-quarters of all EU currant output. Germany and France follow in distant second and third positions, contributing 62.13 thousand tonnes (12.43 thousand t/yr) and 53.49 thousand tonnes (10.70 thousand t/yr) respectively.
The top three producers — Poland, Germany, and France — collectively account for 789.22 thousand tonnes or 85.6% of total EU output over the five years.
| Member State | Total (1 000 t) | Annual Avg (1 000 t/yr) | % of EU Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 673.6 | 134.72 | 73.1% |
| Germany | 62.13 | 12.43 | 6.7% |
| France | 53.49 | 10.70 | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | 38.49 | 7.70 | 4.2% |
| Austria | 20.17 | 4.03 | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 18.47 | 3.69 | 2.0% |
| Hungary | 15.06 | 3.01 | 1.6% |
| Finland | 8.49 | 1.70 | 0.9% |
| Latvia | 4.33 | 0.87 | 0.5% |
| Belgium | 3.42 | 0.68 | 0.4% |
| Other EU | 24.3 | 4.86 | 2.6% |
Agricultural Efficiency: Yield per Hectare
Yield data for currants (Eurostat crop code F3100) is not directly available as a standard indicator in the apro_cpsh1 dataset, but calculated yields derived from production volume divided by harvested area provide a clear picture of land-use efficiency across member states.
For the 2024 harvest year, the Netherlands achieves the highest land efficiency by a wide margin at approximately 14.2 tonnes per hectare, though its production data carries an estimated (e) flag. Germany follows at roughly 4.4 t/ha, more than double the Polish rate, while France records 3.6 t/ha and Poland 2.2 t/ha.
These figures reveal a sharp inverse relationship between total production volume and yield efficiency. Poland, with 73.1% of total EU output, operates at the lowest per-hectare yield among the major producers (2.2 t/ha), while the Netherlands, representing just 4.2% of total output, grows currants at approximately 6.5 times the Polish yield rate.
Regional and Climatic Divides Across Europe
Currant production is heavily concentrated in the cooler climates of Eastern and Central Europe, with a steep drop-off toward the Mediterranean, where conditions are less suitable for the crop.
Eastern Europe's dominance is driven almost entirely by Poland. Western Europe's combined output of 157.53 thousand tonnes (17.1%) is spread across four countries, with Germany, France, and the Netherlands each contributing meaningful volumes. The Nordics and Baltics collectively account for approximately 3.8% of EU production, while Southern Europe's contribution is negligible at 0.8%, reflecting currants' status as a cool-climate crop with minimal presence in Mediterranean farming.
| Region | Member States | Total (1 000 t) | Annual Avg (1 000 t/yr) | Share of EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Poland, Hungary | 688.66 | 137.73 | 74.7% |
| Western Europe | Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium | 157.53 | 31.51 | 17.1% |
| Nordics & Baltics | Lithuania, Finland, Latvia, Estonia, Sweden | ~35.0 | ~7.0 | ~3.8% |
| Southern Europe | Italy, Greece, Spain | ~7.4 | ~1.5 | ~0.8% |
| Other | Austria, remaining EU states | ~33.3 | ~6.7 | ~3.6% |
Temporal Trends: Market Stability vs. Volatility
EU-wide currant production has experienced a pronounced decline over the five-year period. Total output peaked in 2021 at 204.30 thousand tonnes and fell steadily to 143.14 thousand tonnes in 2024 — a cumulative loss of 29.9% from peak to trough.
Poland, as the dominant producer, drives the overall EU trend. Polish output declined from 152.0 thousand tonnes in 2021 to 100.2 thousand tonnes in 2024, a 34.1% drop over three years. This single-country decline accounts for the majority of the EU's overall production contraction.
Germany showed a fluctuating pattern: 11.97 (2020) → 13.77 (2021) → 14.17 (2022) → 12.6 (2023) → 9.62 (2024), ending the period 32.1% below its 2022 peak. France remained relatively stable: 9.99 (2020, break in series flagged "b") → 10.0 (2021) → 9.96 (2022) → 12.89 (2023) → 10.65 (2024). The Netherlands demonstrated the steadiest output, ranging from 7.5 to 8.1 thousand tonnes annually, though all Dutch data points carry an estimated (e) flag in the Eurostat dataset.
| Year | EU-27 (1 000 t) | Poland (1 000 t) | Germany (1 000 t) | France (1 000 t) | Netherlands (1 000 t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 195.78 | 145.9 | 11.97 | 9.99 (b) | 7.6 (e) |
| 2021 | 204.30 | 152.0 | 13.77 | 10.0 | 7.5 (e) |
| 2022 | 200.22 | 145.8 | 14.17 | 9.96 | 8.1 (e) |
| 2023 | 178.51 | 129.7 | 12.6 | 12.89 | 7.76 (e) |
| 2024 | 143.14 | 100.2 | 9.62 | 10.65 | 7.53 (e) |
Land Allocation: How Countries Prioritize Farmland
Over the five-year period, EU member states dedicated a total of 301.77 thousand hectares to currant cultivation (60.35 thousand ha/yr). As with production volume, Poland accounts for the largest share of currant area.
Notable discrepancies between area share and production share highlight significant differences in yield efficiency. Lithuania holds 6.6% of EU currant area but generates only 2.0% of production, indicating below-average yields. Germany, by contrast, accounts for 3.6% of area but 6.7% of production, confirming its higher yield efficiency. The Netherlands achieves the most striking ratio: 0.9% of area producing 4.2% of output, consistent with its calculated yield leadership of approximately 14.2 t/ha.
| Member State | Area (1 000 ha) | Annual Avg (1 000 ha/yr) | % of EU Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 220.1 | 44.02 | 72.9% |
| Lithuania | 19.96 | 3.99 | 6.6% |
| France | 13.28 | 2.66 | 4.4% |
| Germany | 10.78 | 2.16 | 3.6% |
| Finland | 8.87 | 1.77 | 2.9% |
| Latvia | 7.2 | 1.44 | 2.4% |
| Hungary | 4.92 | 0.98 | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | 2.69 | 0.54 | 0.9% |
| Austria | 1.59 | 0.32 | 0.5% |
| Other EU | 12.38 | 2.48 | 4.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the total EU currant production between 2020 and 2024?
The European Union produced a total of 921.95 thousand tonnes of currants over the five-year period from 2020 to 2024, averaging 184.39 thousand tonnes per year across all 27 member states.
Which EU member state is the largest producer of currants?
Poland is by far the largest producer, contributing 673.6 thousand tonnes over the five years (134.72 thousand t/yr), representing 73.1% of total EU currant production.
Which EU country achieves the highest currant yield per hectare?
The Netherlands achieves the highest calculated yield at approximately 14.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024, though its production data carries an estimated (e) flag. Germany follows at 4.4 t/ha, France at 3.6 t/ha, and Poland at 2.2 t/ha.
Source data extracted from Eurostat dataset apro_cpsh1.
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