In 2023, France led in the conversion of temperate fruit areas to organic farming with 13.01 thousand hectares, followed by Italy with 9.06 and Poland with 6.24. Over the past year, notable growth was seen in Belgium (32.24%) and Greece (24.09%), while Slovakia experienced a significant rise of 90.87%. Conversely, Estonia and Latvia saw declines of 13.6% and 13.97% respectively. Over the last five years, countries like Slovakia and Greece have averaged strong annual growth as indicated by their compound annual growth rate (CAGR), whereas some Western countries like Spain have faced declines.
Future trends to watch include increased investments in organic farming from countries seeking to boost sustainability and meet EU targets. The organic sector is expected to expand across Europe due to growing consumer demand for eco-friendly and health-conscious produce. However, geopolitical factors and economic conditions could impact the pace of transition.
Top countries in Temperate Fruits Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 13,010 | 2023 | +16.11% | +8.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 9,060 | 2023 | +8.61% | +0.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 6,240 | 2023 | +11.36% | +14.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 5,220 | 2023 | +9.38% | +2.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 3,370 | 2023 | -0.68% | -0.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 3,070 | 2023 | -0.39% | -0.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2,250 | 2023 | -7.56% | -5.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1,020 | 2023 | +23.93% | +24.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 794 | 2023 | +2.06% | +0.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 643 | 2023 | +31.49% | +32.24% | View data |
