In 2023, Poland led Europe with a share of 26.67 hectares of strawberries under organic conversion, although it showed a decline of 2.69%. Germany and France followed, with Germany decreasing by 4.43% while France saw a growth of 12.55%. Notably, Sweden and Belgium increased significantly by 33.16% and 34.94%, respectively, highlighting strong interest in organic practices. Italy, Finland, Spain, and Bulgaria also reported positive growth, consolidating Europe's move towards organic farming. The United Kingdom, Lithuania, Czech Republic, and Ireland showed no growth, indicating stable organic adoption rates.
Looking ahead, the European strawberry sector's organic conversion is expected to rise steadily due to increased consumer demand for sustainable produce. Future trends point towards heightened interest in organic farming techniques, driven by environmental and health consciousness. Monitoring growth in emerging markets and technological advancements in organic farming practices will be key to future developments.
Top countries in Strawberries Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 26.67 | 2023 | -0.18% | -2.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 10.93 | 2023 | +0.23% | -4.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.49 | 2023 | +10.88% | +12.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.98 | 2023 | +10.9% | +5.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 6.84 | 2023 | +5.68% | +5.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 6.47 | 2023 | +4.76% | +5.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 6.45 | 2023 | +1.15% | +1.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 6.06 | 2023 | +29.32% | +33.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2.75 | 2023 | +3.7% | +4.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2.08 | 2023 | +39.34% | +34.94% | View data |
