10-Year Production Trajectory: Rising Stars & Fading Producers
Germany remains the EU's largest radish producer, averaging 107,650 tonnes annually, but declined at –1.99% CAGR from 120,500 tonnes in 2015 to 100,500 tonnes in 2024 (–20,000 tonnes, –16.6%).
France held relatively stable at –0.08% CAGR, fluctuating between 45,300 and 62,800 tonnes. A break in series in 2020 (flagged `b`) marks a methodological change in French data.
Italy grew at 1.5% CAGR, rising from 30,000 to 34,300 tonnes (+4,300 tonnes, +14.3%). Hungary recorded the fastest growth at 14.54% CAGR, surging from 3,300 to 11,300 tonnes (+8,000 tonnes, +239.3%).
Czechia expanded at 9.94% CAGR from 2,400 to 5,600 tonnes (+3,200 tonnes, +134.6%). Poland grew at 6.14% CAGR, though early years were estimated (flagged `e`). The Netherlands declined at –1.0% CAGR.
All values in 1 000 t. e = estimated, b = break in series.
| Country | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | CAGR | Net Change (1 000 t) | Trajectory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 120.5 | 113.7 | 117.5 | 113.2 | 110.8 | 105.2 | 101.3 | 97.0 | 96.7 | 100.5 | –1.99% | –20.0 | Declining |
| FR | 53.5 | 47.9 | 49.5 | 45.9 | 45.3 | 62.8b | 47.6 | 50.4 | 45.4 | 53.1 | –0.08% | –0.4 | Stable |
| IT | 30.0 | 30.6 | 31.4 | 31.3 | 31.2 | 29.9 | 30.1 | 30.4 | 31.1 | 34.3 | 1.50% | 4.3 | Ascending |
| NL | 24.0 | 24.0 | 23.0 | 24.0 | 24.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 23.5 | 21.9 | –1.00% | –2.1 | Declining |
| PL | 9.3e | 14.9e | 15.7e | 14.9e | 15.2e | 13.4 | 35.2 | 11.3 | 16.9 | 15.9 | 6.14% | 6.6 | Ascending |
| AT | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 8.4 | 6.08% | 3.5 | Ascending |
| HU | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 5.6 | 9.3 | 7.7 | 11.3 | 14.54% | 8.0 | Ascending |
| CZ | 2.4 | 5.0 | 6.3 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 8.1 | 5.6 | 9.94% | 3.2 | Ascending |
| EU-27 | 260.1 | 256.1 | 275.3 | 253.5 | 251.9 | 262.0 | 267.5 | 249.6 | 246.8 | 260.2 | — | — | Stable |
Supply Stability Scorecard: Reliability Rankings
The Netherlands ranks as the most stable radish supplier (CV 3.86%, rank #1). Italy ranks a close second (CV 3.88%). Despite being the largest producer, Germany ranks #3 for stability (CV 7.59%).
France shows moderate stability (CV 10.11%, rank #4) with a max drawdown of –24.18% between 2019 and 2020. Hungary (CV 51.49%, rank #8) and Poland (CV 41.06%, rank #7) are the most volatile producers, driven by sharp year-to-year swings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL | 23.94 | 3.86 | –6.72 | 3 | 1 |
| IT | 31.04 | 3.88 | –3.95 | 5 | 2 |
| DE | 107.65 | 7.59 | –5.67 | 5 | 3 |
| FR | 50.13 | 10.11 | –24.18 | 6 | 4 |
| AT | 6.02 | 18.49 | –6.34 | 5 | 5 |
| CZ | 5.07 | 28.82 | –30.93 | 6 | 6 |
| PL | 16.26 | 41.06 | –67.90 | 8 | 7 |
| HU | 5.46 | 51.49 | –17.01 | 6 | 8 |
Land Allocation Shift: 10-Year Cropland Transformation
Germany's radish area contracted from 4,200 to 3,600 hectares (–13.2%, –1.56% annualized), despite remaining the largest area-holder.
France expanded from 3,200 to 4,500 hectares (+42.3%, 4.0% annualized) with a break in series in 2020. Poland expanded from 700 to 1,100 hectares (+57.1%, 5.15% annualized).
Hungary posted exceptional area growth from 200 to 800 hectares (+412.5%, 19.91% annualized), and Czechia from 200 to 600 hectares (+205%, 13.19% annualized).
Italy and the Netherlands held stable area throughout the decade.
All values in 1 000 ha. e = estimated, b = break in series.
| Country | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Net Change (1 000 ha) | Growth Rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | –0.6 | –1.56% | Contracting |
| FR | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 4.2b | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 4.00% | Expanding |
| IT | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | –0.0 | –0.32% | Stable |
| NL | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.00% | Stable |
| PL | 0.7e | 1.1e | 1.1e | 1.2e | 1.2e | 1.1 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 5.15% | Expanding |
| AT | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 2.36% | Expanding |
| HU | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 19.91% | Expanding |
| CZ | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 13.19% | Expanding |
| EU-27 | 10.7 | 11.2 | 11.8 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 12.3 | 12.8 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 13.7 | — | — | Expanding |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which EU country recorded the fastest radish production growth over the 2015–2024 decade?
Hungary posted the strongest CAGR at 14.54%, surging from 3,300 to 11,300 tonnes. Czechia grew at 9.94% CAGR, Poland at 6.14%, and Austria at 6.08%. Germany declined at –1.99% CAGR.
Which EU country is the most reliable radish supplier?
The Netherlands ranks #1 in supply stability (CV 3.86%). Italy ranks second (CV 3.88%), and Germany ranks third (CV 7.59%).
Where is EU radish farmland expanding and contracting?
Area is expanding fastest in Hungary (+412.5%), Czechia (+205%), and Poland (+57.1%). Germany's radish area contracted by 13.2%. Italy and the Netherlands maintained stable acreage.
Source data extracted from Eurostat dataset apro_cpsh1.
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