In 2023, Estonia led the conversion of rapeseed area to organic farming with 0.56% of its agricultural land. Sweden and Latvia followed with 0.32% and 0.25%, respectively. Notable growth was observed in Latvia (28.99%) and Lithuania (20.11%) from 2022 to 2023. Across the period from 2018 to 2023, Estonia witnessed consistent annual growth, while countries like Romania experienced declines. In 2024, these figures represent forecasted data.
Future trends to watch include potential policy shifts towards sustainability and increased consumer demand for organic products, which could drive further conversions in countries with currently lower percentages of organic rapeseed farming.
Top countries in Rapeseed Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Estonia | 0.56 | 2023 | +5.66% | +6.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 0.32 | 2023 | +6.67% | +2.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 0.25 | 2023 | +19.05% | +28.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 0.21 | 2023 | +5% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 0.2 | 2023 | +11.11% | +20.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 0.1 | 2023 | 0% | +2.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 0.1 | 2023 | +11.11% | +10.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 0.06 | 2023 | 0% | -5.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 0.03 | 2023 | 0% | +8.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 0.03 | 2023 | 0% | +24.57% | View data |
