In 2023, Italy led the European organic spelt and wheat farming sector with 225.97 thousand hectares, followed by Germany and France, each experiencing robust year-on-year growth of 19.04% and 8.51%, respectively. Eastern European countries like Romania and Lithuania showed moderate expansions. The most significant growth was seen in Ireland, with a staggering 24.38% increase, while Denmark also posted a strong rise of 19.8%. Conversely, Greece and the Netherlands faced declines, signaling potential challenges.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Increased adoption of organic farming practices across Western Europe, driven by policy support and consumer demand.
- Potential challenges for countries with declining year-on-year growth, such as Greece, needing innovation or policy shifts.
- Continued expansion in Eastern Europe, capitalizing on their growth momentum.
Top countries in Spelt and Wheat Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 225,970 | 2023 | +3.09% | +2.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 211,930 | 2023 | +15.29% | +19.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 201,610 | 2023 | +7.69% | +8.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 73,770 | 2023 | -0.79% | +1.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 62,300 | 2023 | +4.17% | +6.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 47,590 | 2023 | -0.05% | +0.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 45,970 | 2023 | +1.95% | +4.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 39,010 | 2023 | +0.2% | +9.9% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 23,060 | 2023 | +6.89% | +8.69% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 20,860 | 2023 | +2.9% | +3.58% | View data |
