As of 2023, the hops area fully converted to organic farming in France was at 230 hectares. The forecast data shows an upward trend with incremental increases each year from 2024 to 2028: 282 hectares in 2024, then progressively reaching 476 hectares by 2028. Year-on-year growth percentages are approximately 17.37% from 2024 to 2025, 14.50% from 2025 to 2026, 12.93% from 2026 to 2027, and 11.21% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is approximately 15.4%, indicating strong sustained interest and investment in organic hops farming.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Increasing consumer demand for organic products potentially driving further expansion in organic hop farming beyond the forecasted years.
- Technological and methodological advancements in organic farming that may improve yield and efficiency.
- Potential regulatory changes that could impact organic certification or farming practices.