In 2023, France led in apple areas fully converted and under conversion to organic farming in Europe with 15.96 thousand hectares. Poland and Germany followed with 12.63 and 10.09 thousand hectares, respectively. Notable year-on-year growth was seen in Hungary (14.56%), Poland (13.37%), and Romania (10.66%). Conversely, countries like Slovakia and Cyprus experienced declines. Over the previous five years, a general positive trend was observed across most countries, but some faced slight downturns.
Future trends to watch include increasing adoption rates in Western Europe and potential policy incentives fostering organic farming. A focus on sustainability and consumer demand for organic produce might drive more countries to expand their organic apple farming areas.
Top countries in Apples Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 15,960 | 2023 | +2.8% | +4.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 12,630 | 2023 | +11.6% | +13.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 10,090 | 2023 | +7.16% | +8.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8,350 | 2023 | +1% | +3.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 6,110 | 2023 | +9.74% | +14.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 4,830 | 2023 | +8.9% | +10.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2,420 | 2023 | +8.75% | +10.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2,010 | 2023 | +4.92% | +3.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 1,460 | 2023 | -2.73% | -1.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 1,440 | 2023 | +11.09% | +0.4% | View data |
