In 2023, Spain led Europe with 83.82 thousand hectares of barley converted or under conversion to organic farming, followed by France and Germany. France experienced a significant expansion with a 15.15% year-on-year increase, while Germany saw a 13.51% rise. In contrast, Italy and Lithuania showed declines of 5.74% and 7.39%, respectively. Austria, Finland, and Bulgaria also reported double-digit growths. Ireland had the most significant increase of 19.39%, albeit from a smaller base. Meanwhile, Serbia's area contracted significantly by 24.39%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential continued growth in Western European countries like France and Germany.
- Attention to Eastern European markets where emerging trends may arise.
- Assessment of policy changes affecting organic farming incentives across Europe.
Top countries in Barley Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 83,820 | 2023 | +3.34% | +4.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 81,840 | 2023 | +11.47% | +15.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 65,530 | 2023 | +11.43% | +13.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 36,600 | 2023 | +6.43% | +5.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 32,780 | 2023 | -8.66% | -5.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 30,700 | 2023 | +4.47% | -1.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 23,490 | 2023 | +14.43% | +12.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 19,170 | 2023 | +13.04% | +15.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 15,920 | 2023 | +6.82% | +9.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 12,660 | 2023 | -0.78% | +0.89% | View data |
