In 2023, Spain leads the conversion of nectarine areas to organic farming, with 641 hectares, followed by Italy at 208 hectares, and France at 142 hectares. Spain showed a significant increase of 11.08% year-on-year, with France also growing at 7.26%. Conversely, Italy saw a slight decline of 1.12%, and Bulgaria experienced a complete withdrawal, noted at -100%. No change was recorded for Poland, Croatia, Cyprus, Hungary, and Romania. Over the past five years, Spain has demonstrated consistent growth, which contrasts with Italy's and Bulgaria's declining trends.
Looking forward, several trends may impact the organic nectarine farming landscape:
- Continued expansion in Spain, driven by increasing consumer demand for organic produce and government support.
- A potential revival in Italy as sustainable farming practices gain traction.
- Possible emergence of new players like Greece and France as they enhance organic certifications and production capabilities.
- Ongoing challenges for smaller markets to scale-up organically converted areas due to economic and regulatory hurdles.
Top countries in Nectarines Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 641 | 2023 | +6.83% | +11.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 208 | 2023 | -0.95% | -1.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 142 | 2023 | +1.43% | +7.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 37 | 2023 | +2.78% | +0.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 8 | 2023 | +33.33% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 8 | 2023 | -11.11% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 7 | 2023 | -8.64% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 4 | 2023 | +100% | -10.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 2 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
