As of 2023, Italy leads Europe's fully converted organic rice farming with over 20 thousand hectares, followed by France and Greece, at 3.57 and 1.9 thousand hectares respectively. From 2022 to 2023, the most significant growth rates were observed in Portugal and Hungary at over 31% and 17%, respectively. Romania reflected a decline of about 5%. Over a five-year span, these trends suggest significant growth in organic rice farming across multiple countries.
Future trends to observe include:
- The potential for continued expansion in countries like Portugal and Hungary, considering their recent growth rates.
- Italy maintaining its leadership position in organic rice acreage.
- Initiatives to address declining trends, like Romania's, to stabilize or boost organic farming efforts.
Top countries in Rice Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 20,370 | 2023 | +16.6% | +9.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 3,570 | 2023 | +6.32% | +10.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 1,900 | 2023 | +10.8% | +13.81% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 1,700 | 2023 | -5.04% | -5.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1,400 | 2023 | +31.82% | +6.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 902 | 2023 | +9.07% | +17.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 323 | 2023 | +10.62% | +31.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 200 | 2023 | +52.67% | View data |
