In 2023, Estonia leads with a rapeseed area of 0.62% fully converted and under conversion to organic farming as a proportion of its total utilized agricultural area, with a 5.25% year-on-year increase. Latvia shows the most significant growth with a 22.42% rise. The Czech Republic follows with a notable 43.1% growth rate. Conversely, Romania and Bulgaria experienced the largest declines, at -8.97% and -7.79%, respectively. Over a longer period, trends in organic rapeseed farming have risen, particularly in Baltic and Scandinavian countries.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Continued growth in Baltic states and Scandinavia as consumer demand for organic products increases.
- Potential policy shifts in the EU favoring sustainable agriculture could impact growth rates.
- Technological advancements and innovations enhancing yield and sustainability.
- Market adaptation in Central and Eastern Europe as they catch up with Western counterparts.
Top countries in Rapeseed Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Estonia | 0.62 | 2023 | +3.33% | +5.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 0.34 | 2023 | +3.03% | +1.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Croatia | 0.24 | 2023 | +4.35% | -2.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 0.22 | 2023 | +15.79% | +22.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 0.18 | 2023 | +12.5% | +12.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 0.18 | 2023 | +5.88% | +14.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 0.11 | 2023 | 0% | -1.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 0.1 | 2023 | 0% | -8.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 0.06 | 2023 | +50% | +43.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 0.06 | 2023 | +20% | +8.45% | View data |
