Forecast: Industrial Crops Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming in Germany

As of 2023, Germany's industrial crops area fully converted or under conversion to organic farming stood below 0.15% of the total utilized agricultural area. Forecasts indicate a gradual increment: 0.15% in 2024, climbing steadily to 0.18% by 2028. Year-on-year growth signals modest annual increases, around 6.67% in 2025, 6.25% in 2026, with a plateau in 2027, followed by a 5.88% rise in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is approximately 5.97%, suggesting steady, albeit slow, growth.

Future trends to watch for include:

• Regulatory changes that could accelerate organic conversion.
• Market demand influencing organic farming uptake.
• Technological advancements supporting organic practices.