In 2023, Spain led Europe in organic permanent cropland conversion with 36.83 hectares, a growth of 7.97% from the previous year. Portugal showed remarkable growth with a 39.58% increase, though its overall size was smaller. France and Switzerland experienced significant advancements of 14.56% and 15.56% respectively. Notably, Bulgaria and Poland faced setbacks. The past five-year CAGR highlighted gradual shifts towards organic farming, with some countries like Denmark making strides in increasing their organic shares.
Future trends may include continued growth due to increasing consumer demand for organic products, government incentives supporting organic farming practices, and heightened awareness of sustainable agriculture. Countries lagging behind might shift focus to drive organic conversion.
Top countries in Permanent Cropland Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 36.83 | 2023 | +3.66% | +7.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 24.59 | 2023 | +3.92% | +3.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 12.15 | 2023 | +10.52% | +14.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 10.71 | 2023 | +29.17% | +39.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 3.42 | 2023 | +3.59% | +5.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 1.15 | 2023 | +3.03% | +4.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 1.1 | 2023 | +6.81% | +6.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 1.07 | 2023 | +8.42% | -3.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1 | 2023 | -11.68% | -5.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 0.84 | 2023 | +7.5% | +7.43% | View data |
