The data reflects that Italy leads with the largest area of cherries fully converted to organic farming at 35.94 hectares in 2023. Bulgaria and Hungary follow, with Bulgaria showing a significant increase of 3.73% year-on-year from 2023. Noteworthy trends include substantial growth in Greece (27.0%), Portugal’s decline (-8.82%), and Macedonia’s impressive year-on-year growth rate (51.57%) in 2023. Lithuania experienced a complete decline from the data. Meanwhile, Denmark's organic cherry farming area surged by 35.1% year-on-year, marking significant interest in conversion.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Continued growth and interest in organic farming, given current trends.
- The potential rise in conversion rates in countries with initially lower values.
- Impact of policy changes and consumer demand on organic farming expansion.
- Technological advancements could enhance productivity and encourage conversion.
Top countries in Cherries Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 35.94 | 2023 | +4.42% | +4.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 15.86 | 2023 | +65.92% | +3.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 8.35 | 2023 | +7.15% | +21.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7.69 | 2023 | -0.12% | -0.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 6.71 | 2023 | +11.46% | +11.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 6.07 | 2023 | +6.29% | +11.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 3.93 | 2023 | +19.2% | +12.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 3.58 | 2023 | +2.16% | +2.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 3.08 | 2023 | -2.4% | -2.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.52 | 2023 | +9.05% | +22.52% | View data |
