The European apricots area under conversion to organic farming in 2024 shows Italy leading with 784 hectares despite a 3.38% decline. France and Spain follow with 541 and 498 hectares, reflecting growths of 6.32% and 2.98%, respectively. Romania, showing a 6.0% increase, leads in Eastern Europe with 344 hectares. Bulgaria and the Czech Republic had contrasting trends, with Bulgaria at 154 hectares growing by 2.67% and the Czech Republic declining by 5.59% to 143 hectares. Smaller markets like Slovakia and Cyprus remained stable with zero growth, while notable growths were observed in Greece and Poland.
Future trends to watch include the potential for more Central and Eastern European countries to increase conversion rates as growing awareness and EU support promote organic farming. Italy might stabilize, while France and Spain could continue modest expansions as main players. Additionally, watch for technological advancements and policy shifts that could drive efficiencies and expand organic conversions across Europe.
Top countries in Apricots Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 784 | 2023 | +4.81% | -3.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 541 | 2023 | +0.19% | +6.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 498 | 2023 | +5.73% | +2.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 344 | 2023 | +20.28% | +6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 154 | 2023 | +0.65% | +2.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 143 | 2023 | 0% | -5.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 135 | 2023 | +8% | +0.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 70 | 2023 | +9.38% | +13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 32 | 2023 | +23.08% | +12.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 31 | 2023 | +14.81% | +3.58% | View data |
