In 2023, Croatia led with the highest percentage of fully organic converted soya area at 0.17% of total utilised agricultural area, followed by Romania and Slovakia. Slovakia experienced the most substantial year-on-year increase of 43.1%, showcasing a significant upward trend. Hungary and Serbia also marked double-digit growth in organic soya conversion. In contrast, Slovenia and Bulgaria remained stagnant, with no observable change in their organic soya areas. Over five years, Croatia and Romania showed consistent expansion, though at a more moderate pace compared to Slovakia's recent surge.
Future trends to watch include the potential for widespread policy changes that could incentivize organic farming across Europe. Additionally, consumer preference shifts toward organic products may stimulate further conversion efforts, especially in countries that currently have low organic conversion rates. Monitoring economic conditions and support programs for organic farming could reveal new growth opportunities in organic soya production.
Top countries in Soya Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Croatia | 0.17 | 2023 | +6.25% | +11.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 0.14 | 2023 | +7.69% | +11.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 0.12 | 2023 | +9.09% | +43.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 0.09 | 2023 | +12.5% | +8.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 0.09 | 2023 | 0% | +2.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 0.07 | 2023 | 0% | +6.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 0.06 | 2023 | +20% | +14.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 0.03 | 2023 | +50% | +24.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.01 | 2023 | 0% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.01 | 2023 | 0% | View data |
