Italy leads the area under conversion to organic farming in Europe with 50.79 hectares but has seen a year-on-year decline of 2.31% in 2023. Spain follows with 11.6 hectares, experiencing a 2.01% decline. France accounts for 9.32 hectares but has posted a significant decrease of 4.65%. Remarkable growth rates are noted in Hungary (22.4%), Slovakia (29.11%), and Norway (28.99%). Ireland has also witnessed an impressive surge of 52.32%. Conversely, countries like Poland (-48.02%) and Finland (-8.14%) have faced steep declines. The Netherlands and Belgium show moderate upward trends with increases of 11.23% and 10.48%, respectively.
Future trends suggest a focus on the stabilization of growth in emerging markets within the region, such as Slovakia and Hungary. Considerable attention may be directed toward sustaining growth in leading markets like Italy and mitigating steep declines in countries like Poland. Enhanced incentives and supportive policies could play crucial roles in promoting organic farming conversion across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh Vegetables Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 50.79 | 2023 | +8.47% | -2.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 11.6 | 2023 | +0.52% | -2.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 9.32 | 2023 | -10.75% | -4.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 5.7 | 2023 | +19.3% | +22.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 4.89 | 2023 | +12.82% | +4.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 4.69 | 2023 | +11.37% | +10.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 2.01 | 2023 | +8.06% | -8.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1.25 | 2023 | -83.67% | -48.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 1.16 | 2023 | +9.34% | +10.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 0.99 | 2023 | -0.37% | -6.36% | View data |
