In 2023, Italy had the largest subtropical and tropical fruits area fully converted and under conversion to organic farming in Europe, followed by Spain. Notably, significant year-on-year growth was observed in France at 60.63% and Spain at 15.53%, whereas Italy showed a more moderate increase of 2.64%. Croatia and Montenegro also demonstrated substantial expansions, with growth rates of 28.19% and 35.72%, respectively. The last five years have seen varied growth across these regions, indicating a heightened interest in organic farming within Europe.
Looking ahead, countries with robust growth like Spain and France are likely to continue expanding their organic farming areas due to consumer demand and governmental support. Italy, while already ahead, may maintain steady growth focusing on innovation and sustainability. Watch for emerging contributors like Croatia and Montenegro, whose rapid growth may reshape the organic produce landscape in Europe.
Top countries in Subtropical and Tropical Fruits Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 10,270 | 2023 | +1.53% | +2.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 9,820 | 2023 | +10.82% | +15.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 1,430 | 2023 | +5.39% | +6.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,290 | 2023 | -1.22% | +60.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 1,290 | 2023 | +4.46% | +6.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Cyprus | 230 | 2023 | +9.52% | +4.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 225 | 2023 | +8.7% | +28.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 65 | 2023 | +8.33% | +9.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 63 | 2023 | +5% | +7.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 53 | 2023 | +1.92% | +3.79% | View data |
