In 2023, Italy led Europe's organic olive farming with 45% of the total organic area. Spain followed with 38.9%, while Greece held 10.4%. Portugal and France contributed modestly with 3.69% and 1.33%, respectively. Smaller shares were noted in Croatia, Cyprus, Slovenia, Malta, Montenegro, and Macedonia. Year-on-year growth in 2023 showed significant increases, especially in Malta (10.76%) and France (8.97%). Other notable contributors included Portugal (5.1%) and Greece (4.73%). Over the last five years, Mediterranean countries have expanded steadily, with Portugal and Malta exhibiting robust growth trajectories.
Future trends worth monitoring include the impact of climate change on olive yields and the rising consumer demand for organic products, which may further boost organic farming initiatives across Europe.
Top countries in Olives Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 45 | 2023 | +3.8% | +3.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 38.9 | 2023 | +2.41% | +3.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 10.4 | 2023 | +3.5% | +4.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 3.69 | 2023 | +1.24% | +5.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1.33 | 2023 | +7.59% | +8.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 0.34 | 2023 | +1.68% | +1.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 0.28 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 0.051 | 2023 | +3.61% | +4.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 0.002 | 2023 | +7.14% | +10.76% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Montenegro | 0.001 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
