In 2023, Spain led in the conversion of permanent cropland to organic farming with a substantial share, followed by Portugal and France. Portugal showed tremendous growth with an 81.71% increase, while Spain and France also reported significant increases. Conversely, countries like Italy and Romania experienced declines in conversion rates.
Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicated consistent growth in several countries, notably Portugal and Finland, pointing to an increasing shift towards organic farming in these regions.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in countries with recent positive shifts, such as Ireland and Malta, as well as monitoring countries like Italy and Romania for potential recovery from their recent declines. The push for sustainability and environmental benefit will likely continue to drive these trends across Europe, with potential policy and consumer demand impacting growth rates.
Top countries in Permanent Cropland Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 38.86 | 2023 | +3.08% | +20.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 20.47 | 2023 | +7.38% | +81.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 15.83 | 2023 | +6.59% | +17.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 14.29 | 2023 | -1.15% | -6.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 5.27 | 2023 | +11.99% | +10.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 1.08 | 2023 | +38.16% | -11.56% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 0.83 | 2023 | +4.11% | -2.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 0.55 | 2023 | -13.69% | -9.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 0.55 | 2021 | -52.04% | -10.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 0.52 | 2023 | +7.64% | +3.25% | View data |
