The data from 2023 shows Italy, Spain, and Cyprus as the top three European countries in terms of the permanent crops area dedicated to organic farming, with respective shares of 3.93%, 3.21%, and 2.51% of their Total Utilised Agricultural Area. Portugal and Croatia exhibited remarkable year-on-year growth of 10.76% and 9.17%, respectively. Conversely, Bulgaria experienced a decline of 7.02%, while Lithuania registered the steepest drop at 11.09%. Poland, Hungary, and Romania demonstrated positive momentum with substantial growth figures over the last year.
Future trends to watch in the European organic agriculture sector include:
- An increasing shift towards sustainable agricultural practices driven by consumer demand and government incentives.
- Technological advancements improving the efficiency and viability of organic farming techniques.
- A potential increase in organic farming area in Eastern Europe, benefiting from their lower initial organic farming base.
- Ongoing geopolitical and regulatory changes that may influence resource allocation and market dynamics.
Top countries in Permanent Crops for Human Consumption Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 3.93 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 3.21 | 2023 | +6.64% | +7.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Cyprus | 2.51 | 2023 | +1.21% | +2.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 1.85 | 2023 | +5.71% | +10.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 1.47 | 2023 | +3.52% | +5.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 1.38 | 2023 | +7.81% | +9.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 0.76 | 2023 | +4.11% | +4.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 0.61 | 2023 | +3.39% | +4.91% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 0.53 | 2023 | +3.92% | +5.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 0.42 | 2023 | +7.69% | +16% | View data |
