In 2023, Germany led European countries in organic farming area for root crops with 21.34 thousand hectares, closely followed by France with 13.9 thousand hectares. Other prominent countries include Austria, Denmark, and Italy with 7.66, 4.58, and 4.19 thousand hectares, respectively. Significant growth rates were observed in France (27.16%) and Ireland (28.82%), while some countries like the UK and Slovakia experienced declines. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of organic farming areas in Europe has varied significantly, suggesting a diverse trend across the region.
Looking forward, there's potential for increased conversion to organic farming across Europe, driven by consumer preferences for sustainable agriculture. Countries like France and Ireland may continue their strong growth trajectories, while others may focus on overcoming challenges to expand their organic farming sectors.
Top countries in Root Crops Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 21,340 | 2023 | +8.25% | +9.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 13,900 | 2023 | +17.28% | +27.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 7,660 | 2023 | +14.51% | +10.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 4,580 | 2023 | +10.21% | +13.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 4,190 | 2023 | +5.84% | +9.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 2,620 | 2023 | +4.46% | +7.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 2,600 | 2023 | +12.56% | +20.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1,940 | 2023 | +1.09% | +3.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 1,820 | 2023 | +3.75% | +5.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1,770 | 2023 | -2.64% | -1.73% | View data |
