In 2023, France led the European soya area conversion to organic farming, accounting for over 43% of the total hectares, followed by Austria and Romania. Notable growth was observed in Poland, Bulgaria, Spain, and the Netherlands, with yearly increases of over 25%. Slovakia also experienced significant growth, while Lithuania showed a decline. Over the last five years, the average growth trend (CAGR) underscores the increasing adoption of organic practices across the region, albeit with variations in growth rates by country.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continuation of the organic movement, driven by consumer demand.
- Potential policy shifts impacting organic certification and incentives.
- Technological advances and research influencing organic yield efficiency.
- Impact of climate change causing regional focus shifts in organic soya farming.
Top countries in Soya Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 43.3 | 2023 | +14.39% | +21.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 18.93 | 2023 | +9.62% | +13.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 16.67 | 2023 | +15.74% | +14.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 11.01 | 2023 | +10.45% | +13.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 3.18 | 2023 | +24.24% | +27.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 2.01 | 2023 | +8.72% | +11.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 1.38 | 2023 | +8.27% | +12.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 0.91 | 2023 | -2.01% | -2.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 0.51 | 2023 | +8.32% | +28.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 0.35 | 2023 | +7.76% | +17.72% | View data |
