EU Grape Production Statistics 2021–2025: Italy, Spain and France Dominate the 117 Million Tonne European Market
The European Union produced 116.8 million tonnes of grapes between 2021 and 2025, averaging 23.4 million tonnes per year. Italy leads as the top producer with 33% of the EU total, followed by Spain and France at 23% each, together accounting for nearly four-fifths of all EU grape output. EU grape production statistics show a moderate downward trend from 24.6 million tonnes in 2021 to 21.9 million tonnes in 2025.
EU Market Share: Who Dominates Grape Production?
Italy is the European Union's foremost grape producer, contributing 38.6 million tonnes over the 2021–2025 period (7.7 Mt/yr), equivalent to 33.0% of the EU total. Spain and France are virtually tied for second place, with 27.0 million tonnes (5.4 Mt/yr, 23.1%) and 27.0 million tonnes (5.4 Mt/yr, 23.1%) respectively. These three Mediterranean giants collectively command 79.2% of the EU grape market.
| Member State | Total (1 000 t) | Annual Avg (1 000 t/yr) | % of EU Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 38,575.04 | 7,715.01 | 33.0% |
| Spain | 27,023.60 | 5,404.72 | 23.1% |
| France | 26,961.90 | 5,392.38 | 23.1% |
| Portugal | 4,589.59 | 917.92 | 3.9% |
| Romania | 4,123.89 | 824.78 | 3.5% |
| Greece | 3,689.82 | 737.96 | 3.2% |
| Hungary | 2,062.70 | 412.54 | 1.8% |
| Other EU | 9,779.51 | 1,955.90 | 8.4% |
| **EU Total** | **116,806.05** | **23,361.21** | **100%** |
Agricultural Efficiency: Yield per Hectare
Although Spain devotes the largest vineyard area to grape cultivation, Italy achieves the highest yield per hectare. Italy's average yield stands at approximately 10.8 tonnes per hectare, significantly ahead of France at 7.2 t/ha and Spain at 6.3 t/ha. This means Italian vineyards produce roughly 70% more grapes per hectare than Spanish vineyards, reflecting differences in terroir, vine density, cultivation practices, and the mix of wine versus table grape varieties.
| Member State | Avg Yield (t/ha) |
|---|---|
| Italy | 10.8 |
| France | 7.2 |
| Spain | 6.3 |
Regional and Climatic Divides Across Europe
Grape production is overwhelmingly concentrated in Southern Europe, which benefits from the warm Mediterranean climate. Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal together produced 73.9 million tonnes over the five-year window, representing 63.2% of the EU total. France, geographically Western Europe but with its major vineyards in southern regions, added another 27.0 million tonnes (23.1%). Eastern European producers Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria contribute a smaller but meaningful share of the EU total.
| Region | Member States | Total (1 000 t) | Annual Avg (1 000 t/yr) | Share of EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Europe | IT, ES, EL, PT | 73,878.05 | 14,775.61 | 63.2% |
| Western Europe | FR | 26,961.90 | 5,392.38 | 23.1% |
| Eastern Europe | RO, HU, BG | 6,925.07 | 1,385.01 | 5.9% |
| Other EU | Various | 9,041.03 | 1,808.21 | 7.7% |
Temporal Trends: Market Stability vs. Volatility
The five-year period reveals contrasting patterns among the top producers. France exhibited the widest fluctuation, swinging from 5.1 million tonnes in 2021 to 6.2 million tonnes in 2022 and 2023, then dropping sharply to 4.7 million tonnes in 2024 and 2025. Spain's output declined steadily from 6.1 million tonnes in 2021 to 4.8 million tonnes in both 2023 and 2025p (provisional), reflecting a 21% reduction over the period. Italy showed greater resilience, with production ranging from 6.7 million tonnes in 2023 to 8.4 million tonnes in 2022, recovering to 7.7 million tonnes by 2025. Romania and Hungary both showed notable downward drift over the five years, with Romanian production declining 20% from 1.0 million tonnes in 2021 to 809 thousand tonnes in 2025.
| Year | EU27 | Italy | Spain | France | Portugal | Romania | Greece | Hungary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,598.83 | 8,149.40 | 6,086.92 | 5,073.59 | 977.67 | 1,005.28 | 828.28e | 437.75 |
| 2022 | 25,591.90 | 8,437.97 | 5,902.04 | 6,199.95 | 903.51 | 804.80 | 820.52e | 414.55 |
| 2023 | 22,443.00 | 6,668.83 | 4,822.76 | 6,205.26 | 999.74 | 801.10 | 564.21e | 410.98 |
| 2024 | 22,318.08 | 7,637.64 | 5,387.27 | 4,747.45 | 917.89 | 704.16 | 777.21e | 378.83 |
| 2025 | 21,854.24 | 7,681.20 | 4,824.61p | 4,735.65 | 790.78p | 808.55 | 699.60e | 420.59 |
Land Allocation: How Countries Prioritize Vineyards
Spain dedicates the largest vineyard area in the EU, with a five-year total of 4,291 thousand hectares (28.3% of the EU total, 858 thousand ha/yr), followed closely by France at 3,732 thousand hectares (24.6%, 746 thousand ha/yr) and Italy at 3,565 thousand hectares (23.5%, 713 thousand ha/yr). Together these three countries account for more than three-quarters of the EU's grape-growing land.
| Member State | Area (1 000 ha) | Annual Avg (1 000 ha/yr) | % of EU Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,291.37 | 858.27 | 28.3% |
| France | 3,732.15 | 746.43 | 24.6% |
| Italy | 3,565.38 | 713.08 | 23.5% |
| Portugal | 871.89 | 174.38 | 5.7% |
| Romania | 811.59 | 162.32 | 5.3% |
| Greece | 412.51 | 82.50 | 2.7% |
| Hungary | 289.86 | 57.97 | 1.9% |
| Other EU | 1,209.01 | 241.80 | 8.0% |
| **EU Total** | **15,183.76** | **3,036.75** | **100%** |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which EU country produces the most grapes?
Italy is the largest grape producer in the European Union, accounting for 38.6 million tonnes over 2021–2025, or 33.0% of the EU total.
How much of EU grape production comes from Italy, Spain, and France combined?
Italy, Spain, and France together produced 92.6 million tonnes of grapes between 2021 and 2025, representing 79.2% of total EU grape output.
Which EU country has the highest grape yield per hectare?
Italy achieves the highest yield at approximately 10.8 tonnes per hectare, compared to 7.2 t/ha in France and 6.3 t/ha in Spain.
Source data extracted from Eurostat dataset apro_cpsh1.
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