970 Thousand Tonnes of EU Raspberry Production 2021–2025: A Complete Data Breakdown
EU Market Share: Who Dominates Production?
The European Union produced 970.23 thousand tonnes of raspberries between 2021 and 2025, averaging 194.0 thousand tonnes per year. Poland alone contributed nearly half of all EU raspberry production, with 460.9 thousand tonnes (92.2 thousand t/yr). Spain and Portugal followed as the second and third largest producers, together adding another 350.5 thousand tonnes.
Poland's 460.9 thousand tonnes over the five-year period (92.2 thousand t/yr) is more than the combined output of Spain and Portugal. The top three producers — Poland, Spain, and Portugal — together supply 83.6% of all EU raspberries.
| Member State | Total (1 000 t) | Annual Avg (1 000 t/yr) | % of EU Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 460.90 | 92.18 | 47.5% |
| Spain | 190.75 | 38.15 | 19.7% |
| Portugal | 159.75 | 31.95 | 16.5% |
| Germany | 33.60 | 6.72 | 3.5% |
| France | 31.77 | 6.35 | 3.3% |
| Bulgaria | 26.88 | 5.38 | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | 15.68 | 3.14 | 1.6% |
| Italy | 13.71 | 2.74 | 1.4% |
| Belgium | 8.76 | 1.75 | 0.9% |
| Finland | 6.45 | 1.29 | 0.7% |
| Other EU-27 | 21.98 | 4.40 | 2.3% |
Agricultural Efficiency: Yield per Hectare
Eurostat does not publish direct yield indicators for raspberries in the apro_cpsh1 dataset, but yield can be calculated from harvested production and harvested area. The 2021–2025 averages reveal wide efficiency gaps across the top producers.
Portugal achieves the highest yield at 20.48 tonnes per hectare — more than four times the yield of Bulgaria (3.43 t/ha) and over four times that of Poland (4.64 t/ha). Spain also demonstrates strong efficiency at 18.65 t/ha. This reflects the Iberian Peninsula's favourable growing conditions for raspberries, particularly in the Algarve and Huelva regions where protected and open-field cultivation achieves high density.
| Member State | Production (1 000 t) | Area (1 000 ha) | Calculated Yield (t/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 159.75 | 7.80 | 20.48 |
| Spain | 190.75 | 10.23 | 18.65 |
| France | 31.77 | 3.32 | 9.57 |
| Germany | 33.60 | 4.47 | 7.52 |
| Poland | 460.90 | 99.40 | 4.64 |
| Bulgaria | 26.88 | 7.84 | 3.43 |
Regional and Climatic Divides Across Europe
Raspberry production is heavily concentrated in Eastern and Southern Europe. Poland in the East and the Iberian countries in the South account for the vast majority of EU output.
Eastern Europe, driven almost entirely by Poland, holds the largest share at 47.5%. Southern Europe (Spain, Portugal, Italy) follows closely at 37.5%. Western European countries contribute less than 10% of total output, while Nordic production remains marginal.
| Region | Member States | Total (1 000 t) | Annual Avg (1 000 t/yr) | Share of EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Poland | 460.90 | 92.18 | 47.5% |
| Southern Europe | Spain, Portugal, Italy | 364.21 | 72.84 | 37.5% |
| Western Europe | Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium | 89.81 | 17.96 | 9.3% |
| Nordic Europe | Finland | 6.45 | 1.29 | 0.7% |
| Other EU-27 | Remaining states | 48.86 | 9.77 | 5.0% |
Temporal Trends: Market Stability vs. Volatility
EU raspberry production has followed a downward trajectory over the 2021–2025 period, declining from 212.65 thousand tonnes in 2021 to 175.28 thousand tonnes in 2025 — a 17.6% reduction.
Poland shows the most significant volatility: production fell from 104.9 thousand tonnes in 2022 to 76.9 thousand tonnes in 2024 — a 26.7% drop — before a slight recovery to 79.1 thousand tonnes in 2025. Spain also declined steadily from 48.83 thousand tonnes in 2021 to a low of 30.23 thousand tonnes in 2024, though 2025 rebounded slightly to 33.2 thousand tonnes. Portugal was the only major producer to show growth, rising from 27.95 thousand tonnes in 2021 to 35.66 thousand tonnes in 2023, before stabilising around 33.4 thousand tonnes. France and Germany remained relatively stable throughout the period.
| Year | Poland | Spain | Portugal | Germany | France | EU-27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 103.90 | 48.83 | 27.95 | 7.02 | 5.14 | 212.65 |
| 2022 | 104.90 | 45.42 | 29.30 | 6.77 | 5.97 | 211.75 |
| 2023 | 96.10 | 33.07 | 35.66 | 6.67 | 6.30 | 197.74 |
| 2024 | 76.90 | 30.23 | 33.42 | 6.96 | 7.48 | 172.81 |
| 2025 | 79.10 | 33.20 | 33.42p | 6.18 | 6.88 | 175.28 |
Land Allocation: How Countries Prioritize Farmland
The EU-27 dedicated 149.01 thousand hectares to raspberry cultivation over the 2021–2025 period, averaging 29.80 thousand hectares per year. Poland accounts for two-thirds of this area.
Poland uses 66.7% of all EU raspberry farmland — 99.4 thousand hectares (19.9 thousand ha/yr) — reflecting the country's long tradition of berry cultivation. Spain and Bulgaria follow distantly with 10.23 and 7.84 thousand hectares respectively. Notably, Poland's vast land allocation combined with relatively low yield (4.64 t/ha) contrasts sharply with Portugal's small footprint (7.8 thousand ha) and high yield (20.48 t/ha).
| Member State | Area (1 000 ha) | Annual Avg (1 000 ha/yr) | % of EU Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 99.40 | 19.88 | 66.7% |
| Spain | 10.23 | 2.05 | 6.9% |
| Bulgaria | 7.84 | 1.57 | 5.3% |
| Portugal | 7.80 | 1.56 | 5.2% |
| Lithuania | 5.40 | 1.08 | 3.6% |
| Germany | 4.47 | 0.89 | 3.0% |
| France | 3.32 | 0.66 | 2.2% |
| Italy | 1.80 | 0.36 | 1.2% |
| Other EU-27 | 8.75 | 1.75 | 5.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which EU country produces the most raspberries?
Poland is by far the largest EU raspberry producer, accounting for 47.5% of total EU output with 460.9 thousand tonnes over the 2021–2025 period (92.2 thousand tonnes annually).
Has EU raspberry production increased or decreased in recent years?
EU raspberry production declined from 212.65 thousand tonnes in 2021 to 175.28 thousand tonnes in 2025, a 17.6% decrease driven primarily by reduced output in Poland and Spain.
Which EU country has the highest raspberry yield per hectare?
Portugal achieves the highest raspberry yield at 20.48 tonnes per hectare, followed by Spain at 18.65 t/ha. Poland, despite being the largest producer by volume, has a much lower yield of 4.64 t/ha.
Source data extracted from Eurostat dataset apro_cpsh1.
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