EU: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2024

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in the EU

The EU mushroom and truffle market was estimated at $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in the EU

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Ireland and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X tons of mushrooms and truffles were exported in the European Union; with a decrease of X% against 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports rose markedly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons) and Ireland (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Belgium (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to mushroom and truffle exports from Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Ireland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Belgium (X%) and Lithuania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Belgium (X p.p.), Lithuania (X p.p.) and the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest mushroom and truffle supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ireland, with a X% share.

In Poland, mushroom and truffle exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Ireland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X tons of mushrooms and truffles were imported in the European Union; falling by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports amounted to $X in 2023. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the largest importers of mushrooms and truffles, together constituting X% of total imports. Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mushroom and truffle importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Greece, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Romania, Ireland and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform