The area under conversion to organic pome fruit farming in Europe varies significantly by country. By 2024, France leads with 6.38 thousand hectares, followed by Italy (5.19), Poland (4.84), and Hungary (3.47). The United Kingdom and Ireland have the smallest areas under conversion, each less than 0.05 thousand hectares.
Trends observed over the past two years (2022-2023) indicate varying rates of growth. Poland experienced the highest year-on-year variation at 13.97%, followed by Hungary at 10.2%, and Belgium at 28.25%. Conversely, Bulgaria and Cyprus saw the largest declines at -14.98% and -16.06%, respectively. Slovakia showed a remarkable increase of 83.84% in area conversion, signaling a significant policy or market shift.
Looking forward, key future trends to monitor include Poland's continued rapid expansion, potential stabilization in Slovakia after its massive recent growth, and ongoing declines in Bulgaria and Cyprus. Growing consumer demand for organic produce and supportive agricultural policies across Europe are likely to fuel further expansion in organic farming areas.
Top countries in Pome Fruits Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 6,380 | 2023 | +6.3% | +0.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 5,190 | 2023 | +12.55% | +2.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 4,840 | 2023 | +24.59% | +13.97% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 3,470 | 2023 | +9.39% | +10.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 1,650 | 2023 | +0.86% | +1.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 1,320 | 2023 | +9.82% | +8.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 524 | 2023 | +29.38% | +28.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 456 | 2023 | +27.37% | +25.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 400 | 2023 | +2.3% | +5.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 260 | 2023 | +26.83% | +10.2% | View data |
