In 2024, the Netherlands leads European countries in the percentage of total utilized agricultural area fully converted to organic farming for fresh vegetables, standing at 0.63%. Italy and Belgium follow with 0.46% and 0.27%, respectively. Denmark and Poland also show significant percentages, while countries like Portugal, Cyprus, and France remain below 0.15%. The United Kingdom and several Eastern European countries have conversion rates around or below 0.02%.
Year-on-year variations indicate strong growth in countries like Cyprus (45.41%) and Greece (20.11%). Notable increases are also observed in Slovakia (14.87%), Lithuania (14.87%), Belgium (8.45%), and Portugal (8.78%). Conversely, the United Kingdom and Croatia experienced declines of -7.79% and -12.94%, respectively. Stable or flat growth is seen in countries like Sweden, Latvia, Estonia, the Czech Republic, and Ireland.
Future trends to watch include possible continued growth in the Netherlands and Italy due to expanding organic markets and policy support. Rapid advancements in Cyprus and Greece suggest potential new leaders in organic farming. Meanwhile, monitoring stagnation or decline areas could prompt policy revisions to reignite growth.
Top countries in Fresh Vegetables Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 0.63 | 2023 | +6.78% | +6.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 0.46 | 2023 | +4.55% | +5.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 0.27 | 2023 | +8% | +8.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 0.2 | 2023 | +11.11% | +7.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 0.16 | 2023 | 0% | +2.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 0.14 | 2023 | +7.69% | +8.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 0.13 | 2023 | +18.18% | +45.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 0.1 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 0.09 | 2023 | 0% | +2.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.08 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
