The European organic fattening pig sector in 2023 showed France leading with a significant share of 38.68%. Denmark followed at 29.25%, with Spain at 6.1%. The United Kingdom and certain Eastern European countries have a minor presence, each under 3%. Notable year-on-year changes include substantial growth in Portugal at 2280%, while Latvia saw a decrease of 21.11%. The top five countries have shown varied levels of growth, with France increasing by 16.33% and Spain by 24.87%.
Future trends to monitor include the continued expansion of Spain and Italy, reflecting ongoing consumer shifts towards organic products. With sustainability increasingly influencing food production, demand for organic pork may continue to rise, potentially enhancing shares for smaller markets. Additionally, environmental and regulatory changes could significantly impact production dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Number of Organic Fattening Pigs Share by Country (Units (Heads))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 38.68 | 2023 | +11.68% | +16.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 29.25 | 2023 | +8.64% | +4.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 6.1 | 2023 | +13.9% | +24.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 5.82 | 2023 | +2.62% | +2.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 4.03 | 2023 | +3.64% | +3.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 3.77 | 2023 | +0.46% | +12.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 2.5 | 2023 | +7.04% | +2.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.48 | 2023 | +8.91% | +10.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 2.2 | 2023 | -0.21% | -0.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1.68 | 2023 | +0.84% | +2.4% | View data |
