Spain leads the conversion of permanent crops to organic farming in Europe with 184.77 thousand hectares, followed by France and Italy. In 2023, France experienced a notable 21.2% increase, while Italy saw a decrease of 5.23%. Smaller countries like Malta show significant growth percentages, albeit from a small base. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rates (CAGR) depict an average increase in organic conversion, with variation across countries.
Future trends to watch include:
- Policy support and subsidies impacting organic conversion growth in Europe.
- Consumer demand for organic products driving further conversions.
- Economic and environmental challenges affecting the pace of organic transformation.
Top countries in Permanent Crops for Human Consumption Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 184,770 | 2023 | +9.11% | +14.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 114,200 | 2023 | +13.16% | +21.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 92,630 | 2023 | +1.94% | -5.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 39,210 | 2023 | +17.31% | +14.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 14,840 | 2023 | +6.3% | +18.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 8,200 | 2023 | +1.75% | +1.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 7,440 | 2023 | +8.73% | +5.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 6,300 | 2023 | -2.79% | -2.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 5,600 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 1,930 | 2023 | +5.83% | 0% | View data |
