In 2023, Germany led with 6.42 thousand hectares of organic root, tuber, and bulb vegetable area, followed by the Netherlands at 4.7. Sweden showed significant growth with a 35.71% year-on-year increase, while Slovakia saw a remarkable 62.78% change. Notably, some countries such as the United Kingdom and Bulgaria experienced declines. The compound annual growth rate over the past five years indicates a varied growth pattern, with some nations like Austria and Slovenia expanding rapidly.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Continued strong growth in countries with low baseline figures, offering new market opportunities.
- Potential stabilization or expansion in major producers like Germany and the Netherlands as they adapt to increasing demand for organic produce.
- The impact of agricultural policy changes in the EU aimed at promoting organic farming that could further enhance conversion rates.
- Technological innovations reducing conversion costs and improving yields in organic farming.
Top countries in Root, Tuber and Bulb Vegetables Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 6,420 | 2023 | +6.96% | +8.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 4,700 | 2023 | +6.92% | +9.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 3,840 | 2023 | +11.21% | +7.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 3,370 | 2023 | +5.4% | +5.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 2,430 | 2023 | +5.97% | +6.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 2,100 | 2023 | -1.02% | +0.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 1,510 | 2023 | +8.74% | +35.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 921 | 2023 | -0.75% | -0.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 598 | 2023 | +9.11% | +24.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 541 | 2023 | +5.25% | -1.79% | View data |
