The European wine sector has announced an estimated wine and must production of 144 million hectolitres (Mhl) for 2024, which represents a decrease of almost 3% from the previous year and 10% below the five-year average, the EU’s agricultural organisations and cooperatives (Copa-Cogeca) said on Thursday 14 November.
This fall reflects the ongoing challenges facing the sector, particularly in terms of adverse climate conditions, explains Copa-Cogeca.
Italy leads the EU an estimated production of 41 Mhl (+7%). Spain is in second place, with a considerable increase (+18%) in production (38.1 Mhl). France comes third, due to a significant reduction (-22%) in its wine production (37.4 Mhl).
The 2024 season was marked “by unpredictable weather and the lingering effects of recent droughts, leading to inconsistent harvests across regions”, explains Copa-Cogeca.
For more details: https://aeur.eu/f/eb7 (Original version in French by Lionel Changeur)