In 2023, Lithuania led the European sugar beet area conversion to organic, accounting for 0.08% of its total utilised agricultural area, with a growth of 21.67% from the previous year. Austria and Germany both saw a 14.87% increase, while Denmark experienced the highest year-on-year growth at 31.95%, reaching 0.04%. Sweden, Hungary, Italy, and Netherlands maintained their status with 0% change. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates modest yet steady improvements across most countries.
Future trends to watch include an expected stabilization of growth rates in Lithuania and Denmark, while emerging policies may influence accelerated organic conversion efforts in other European regions to meet increasing demand for sustainable agriculture.
Top countries in Sugar Beet Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Lithuania | 0.08 | 2023 | +14.29% | +21.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 0.06 | 2023 | +20% | +14.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 0.04 | 2023 | +33.33% | +31.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 0.04 | 2023 | 0% | +14.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 0.01 | 2023 | 0% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 0.01 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Italy | 0.01 | 2023 | 0% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 0.01 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
