In 2023, France led Europe in apple area conversion to organic farming with 5.68 Thousand Hectares. Italy and Poland followed with 3.76 and 2.98 Thousand Hectares, respectively. Significant year-on-year increases were noted in Slovakia (98.73%) and Belgium (13.02%), while Serbia (-15.85%) and Estonia (-14.09%) saw declines. Croatia, Denmark, and Portugal experienced remarkable growths of over 9%. However, Sweden's conversion skyrocketed by 20.32%. A contraction was observed in Lithuania and Ireland, reflecting a cautious approach in these regions.
Future trends to watch involve increased organic adoption, driven by consumer demand for sustainable farming. Potential regulatory changes and evolving EU policies may amplify conversion trends, with Poland and Hungary likely to enhance their positions in the organic farming landscape. Environmental concerns and technological advancements will further influence how countries approach organic transitions.
Top countries in Apples Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 5,680 | 2023 | +7.48% | +2.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 3,760 | 2023 | +14.73% | +5.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 2,980 | 2023 | +12.57% | +5.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 1,910 | 2023 | -0.16% | +0.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 1,640 | 2023 | +4.76% | +4.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 573 | 2023 | +0.35% | -0.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 384 | 2023 | +6.96% | +10.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 348 | 2023 | +7.43% | +1.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 231 | 2023 | +30.51% | +7.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 226 | 2023 | +21.51% | +9.28% | View data |
