In 2023, Estonia led the European countries with 0.25% of its Total Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) under conversion to organic farming, reflecting a 12.3% year-on-year increase. Slovakia followed closely at 0.23%, showing robust growth of 15.9%. Denmark demonstrated the highest growth rate at 22.42%, despite having a lower base value of 0.11%. Other notable increases were seen in Hungary (28.47%) and the Czech Republic (14.87%). Conversely, some countries, such as Croatia (-15.59%), Lithuania (-12.94%), and Cyprus (-19.73%), experienced significant decreases.
Future trends to watch include the potential for increased organic farming area in countries like Estonia, Slovakia, and Hungary due to their recent substantial growth. Conversely, attention should be given to countries with decreasing trends to understand the challenges they face and assess opportunities for market intervention or policy adjustments to reverse these declines.
Top countries in Industrial Crops Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Estonia | 0.25 | 2023 | +4.17% | +12.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 0.23 | 2023 | +4.55% | -1.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 0.23 | 2023 | +27.78% | +15.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 0.18 | 2023 | +20% | +6.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 0.16 | 2023 | +6.67% | +5.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 0.15 | 2023 | -11.76% | -15.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 0.11 | 2023 | +22.22% | +22.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 0.11 | 2023 | +10% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 0.1 | 2023 | +25% | +14.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 0.09 | 2023 | +12.5% | +12.47% | View data |
