In 2023, Slovenia led Europe in the conversion of apple-growing areas to organic, with 0.15% of its Total Utilised Agricultural Area, showing a significant increase of 37.97% year-on-year. Hungary and Romania also saw notable growth rates of 31.95% and 24.57% respectively, despite smaller absolute areas. Other countries like Poland, Belgium, and Denmark experienced moderate growth in organic conversion. Conversely, Lithuania and Serbia saw a decrease in their organic apple areas by 7.79% and 5.59% respectively, while many countries exhibited no changes from the previous year.
Future trends include a potential for continued expansion of organic apple farming driven by increasing consumer demand for organic products and supportive governmental policies. Monitoring changes in European agricultural policies and technological advancements in organic farming practices could further influence growth rates. Additionally, variations in climate conditions and economic factors will likely play critical roles in determining the pace and distribution of organic apple area conversions across Europe.
Top countries in Apples Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Slovenia | 0.15 | 2023 | +25% | +37.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 0.08 | 2023 | +14.29% | +31.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 0.05 | 2023 | 0% | +10.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 0.05 | 2023 | +25% | +4.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 0.04 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 0.04 | 2023 | 0% | +9.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 0.04 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 0.03 | 2023 | 0% | +24.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 0.03 | 2023 | +50% | +8.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 0.03 | 2023 | 0% | +24.57% | View data |
