311.81 Thousand Tonnes of Redcurrants: EU Redcurrant Production Statistics 2021–2025 — A Complete Data Breakdown
Poland is the dominant force in EU redcurrant production, contributing 185.10 thousand tonnes over the five-year period — 59.4% of the entire EU total — with an annual average of 37.02 thousand tonnes. Germany and the Netherlands follow as the second and third largest producers, while the Netherlands achieves the highest yield per hectare at approximately 17.9 t/ha, more than four times the EU average.
EU Market Share: Who Dominates Redcurrant Production?
Poland overwhelmingly leads EU redcurrant production, accounting for nearly three-fifths of all output. Germany and the Netherlands are distant second and third, while several other member states contribute smaller volumes.
| Member State | Total (1 000 t) | Annual Avg (1 000 t/yr) | % of EU Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 185.10 | 37.02 | 59.4% |
| Germany | 42.26 | 8.45 | 13.6% |
| Netherlands | 30.41 | 6.08 | 9.8% |
| Austria | 13.29 | 2.66 | 4.3% |
| France | 11.48 | 2.30 | 3.7% |
| Hungary | 10.10 | 2.02 | 3.2% |
| Italy | 4.68 | 0.94 | 1.5% |
| Belgium | 3.70 | 0.74 | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.40 | 0.68 | 1.1% |
| Denmark | 2.30 | 0.46 | 0.7% |
| Other EU | 5.09 | 1.02 | 1.6% |
Agricultural Efficiency: Yield per Hectare
Although Poland dominates in total volume, its yield per hectare is significantly lower than several other producers. The Netherlands achieves the highest average yield, reflecting intensive horticultural practices and controlled-environment cultivation.
| Member State | Avg Yield (t/ha) |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 17.89 |
| Germany | 8.58 |
| France | 6.76 |
| Hungary | 4.21 |
| Poland | 4.12 |
Regional and Climatic Divides Across Europe
Redcurrant production is overwhelmingly concentrated in Northern and Eastern Europe, with negligible output from Mediterranean and Southern member states.
| Region | Member States | Total (1 000 t) | Annual Avg (1 000 t/yr) | Share of EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Poland, Hungary | 195.20 | 39.04 | 62.6% |
| Central Europe | Germany, Austria, Czechia | 57.41 | 11.48 | 18.4% |
| Western Europe | Netherlands, France, Belgium | 45.59 | 9.12 | 14.6% |
| Nordics & Baltics | Lithuania, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Latvia | 7.85 | 1.57 | 2.5% |
| Southern Europe | Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal | 5.27 | 1.05 | 1.7% |
Temporal Trends: Market Stability vs. Volatility
The five-year period reveals significant differences in production stability across member states.
Poland shows the highest volatility, with annual output ranging from 32.4 thousand tonnes in 2024 to 43.7 thousand tonnes in 2022 — a swing of 34.9%. This wide variation is visible in the year-over-year changes in the table below.
The Netherlands demonstrates outstanding stability, with annual production varying narrowly between 5.89 and 6.50 thousand tonnes (a range of just 10.3%). This consistency reflects the controlled growing conditions typical of Dutch horticulture. Note that Dutch data for 2021–2024 carry an estimated (e) flag.
Germany experienced a notable dip in 2024, falling to 6.79 thousand tonnes from 8.55 thousand tonnes the prior year, before rebounding sharply to 9.32 thousand tonnes in 2025 — a 37.3% year-over-year recovery.
EU aggregate production fluctuated from a low of 54.39 thousand tonnes in 2024 to a high of 70.90 thousand tonnes in 2022, driven primarily by Polish output swings.
| Year | Poland (1 000 t) | Germany (1 000 t) | Netherlands (1 000 t) | EU-27 (1 000 t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37.20 | 8.77 | 6.02 | 63.03 |
| 2022 | 43.70 | 8.83 | 6.50 | 70.90 |
| 2023 | 38.20 | 8.55 | 6.07 | 63.82 |
| 2024 | 32.40 | 6.79 | 5.89 | 54.39 |
| 2025 | 33.60 | 9.32 | 5.93 | 59.67 |
Land Allocation: How Countries Prioritize Farmland for Redcurrants
The EU dedicated 62.90 thousand hectares to redcurrant cultivation over the five-year period, with Poland accounting for nearly three-quarters of the total area.
| Member State | Area (1 000 ha) | Annual Avg (1 000 ha/yr) | % of EU Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 45.00 | 9.00 | 71.5% |
| Germany | 4.92 | 0.98 | 7.8% |
| Hungary | 2.40 | 0.48 | 3.8% |
| France | 1.70 | 0.34 | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | 1.70 | 0.34 | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.26 | 0.45 | 3.6% |
| Other EU | 4.92 | 0.98 | 7.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which EU country produces the most redcurrants?
Poland is by far the largest redcurrant producer in the European Union, accounting for 185.10 thousand tonnes or 59.4% of total EU output between 2021 and 2025.
Why does the Netherlands have such high redcurrant yields?
The Netherlands achieves an average yield of approximately 17.9 t/ha — more than four times the Polish average — due to intensive horticultural practices, including controlled-environment cultivation under glass or high-cover systems.
How much land does the EU dedicate to redcurrant farming?
EU member states dedicated a total of 62.90 thousand hectares to redcurrant cultivation over the 2021–2025 period, with Poland alone accounting for 45.00 thousand hectares or 71.5% of the total area.
Source data extracted from Eurostat dataset apro_cpsh1.
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