Europe Mushroom Market

Market Overview:

The Europe mushroom market size reached USD 17.8 Billion in ​2024​. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 27.6 Billion by ​2033​, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% during 2025-2033. The rising awareness of health and wellness in the European population, increasing product utilization in culinary applications, growing demand for plant-based protein sources, and rising interest in locally sourced and organically produced mushrooms represent some of the key factors driving the market.

Mushroom refers to a type of fungi that grows above ground or on food sources, offering a unique flavor and texture. It is known for its extensive nutrient profile, encompassing proteins, dietary fibers, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, potassium, copper, selenium, polysaccharides, beta-glucans, vitamins, and various antioxidants, such as ergothioneine and glutathione. The production process of edible mushrooms includes several stages, such as cultivation, spawning, casing, pinning, and harvesting. They find extensive applications in diverse areas, such as food and beverages (F&B), dietary supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, bioremediation, waste management, textile dyeing, biotechnology, personal care products, pest control, animal feed, bioplastics, and the production of psychoactive compounds. Mushrooms assist in supporting immune function, boosting metabolism, aiding in weight management, enhancing brain function, and contributing to heart health. They also offer several advantages, such as suitability for vegetarian and vegan diets, ease of cultivation, year-round availability, versatility in cooking, and reducing environmental waste through composting.

Europe Mushroom Market Trends:

The rising awareness of health and wellness in the European population is leading to an increased demand for nutritious and low-calorie food options, such as mushrooms. Furthermore, the widespread product utilization in culinary applications across various cuisines owing to its unique flavor, texture, and nutritional values is boosting the market growth. Additionally, the growing demand for plant-based protein sources due to emerging trends of vegetarianism and veganism in Europe is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Apart from this, the recent technological advancements in cultivation and harvesting techniques, which allow year-round availability and better-quality control, are positively influencing market growth. Besides this, the rising interest in locally sourced and organically produced mushrooms that are eco-friendly and contribute to the local economy is favoring the market growth. Moreover, the implementation of supportive policies and initiatives by regional governments to promote sustainable agriculture and healthy eating habits among their citizens is contributing to market growth. Along with this, the increasing product utilization in traditional medicines owing to its therapeutic properties and bioactive compounds, which aid in boosting the immune system, reducing inflammation, and fighting cancer, is strengthening the market growth. In addition to this, the escalating disposable incomes, and improved retail distribution channels, both in physical stores and online platforms, which enhance convenience and facilitate easy access to diverse mushroom products, are supporting the market growth. Additionally, the growing product demand in bioremediation processes to absorb and break down pollutants, such as petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals, converting them into less harmful substances is catalyzing the market growth.

Europe Mushroom Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the Europe mushroom market report, along with forecasts at the regional and country levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on mushroom type, form, distribution channel, and end use.

Mushroom Type Insights:

• Button Mushroom
• Shiitake Mushroom
• Oyster Mushroom
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the mushroom type. This includes button mushroom, shiitake mushroom, oyster mushroom, and others.

Form Insights:

• Fresh Mushroom
• Canned Mushroom
• Dried Mushroom
• Others
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the form has also been provided in the report. This includes fresh mushroom, canned mushroom, dried mushroom, and others.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Grocery Stores
• Online Stores
• Others
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel has also been provided in the report. This includes supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, online stores, and others.

End Use Insights:

• Food Processing Industry
• Food Service Sector
• Direct Consumption
• Others
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use has also been provided in the report. This includes food processing industry, food service sector, direct consumption, and others.

Country Insights:

• Germany
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Spain
• Others
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and others.

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Europe Mushroom Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Europe mushroom market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the Europe mushroom market?
• What is the breakup of the Europe mushroom market on the basis of mushroom type?
• What is the breakup of the Europe mushroom market on the basis of form?
• What is the breakup of the Europe mushroom market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What is the breakup of the Europe mushroom market on the basis of end use?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Europe mushroom market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Europe mushroom market?
• What is the structure of the Europe mushroom market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Europe mushroom market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Europe mushroom market from 2019-2033.
• The research study provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Europe mushroom market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Europe mushroom industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.