In 2023, France led the European linseed area fully converted and under conversion to organic farming with growth of 11.76%. Poland and Germany also demonstrated notable increases, at 10.15% and 14.76% respectively. Conversely, Romania and Italy experienced declines of 3.3% and 5.3%. Austria, Hungary, and Lithuania showed moderate growth between 3.58% and 18.63%. Belgium saw a significant surge at 73.01% from a smaller base. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate highlights robust growth in several key countries while others remain static.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increased focus on sustainability may drive further conversions to organic.
- Technology advancements in organic agriculture could enhance productivity.
- Policy changes and subsidies from the EU could influence growth patterns across countries.
Top countries in Linseed Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 7,980 | 2023 | +9.87% | +11.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 2,770 | 2023 | +8.73% | +10.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 2,080 | 2023 | +6.13% | +14.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 1,580 | 2023 | +2.39% | -3.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 1,500 | 2023 | +17.06% | -5.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 1,120 | 2023 | +3.14% | +3.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 503 | 2023 | +3.29% | +3.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 383 | 2023 | +11.01% | +18.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 148 | 2023 | +20.33% | +5.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 115 | 2023 | +15% | -1.65% | View data |
