In 2023, Italy led the conversion to organic farming for leafy and stalked vegetables in Europe with a substantial 2.73 thousand hectares, despite a 5.04% decline. Spain and Hungary followed, with notable increases of 3.37% and 21.09% respectively. The Netherlands and Greece saw significant expansions, including a 26.62% and 12.64% increase. Conversely, Poland and the UK faced reductions. Remarkably, the Czech Republic exhibited a 101.23% surge, while Serbia and Macedonia saw large gains as well. Other countries like Denmark and Portugal showed healthy growth, while Cyprus and Latvia experienced substantial declines.
Key future trends to watch include the increasing momentum in conversion to organic farming in Eastern European nations, fueled by growing consumer demand for organic products. Additionally, sustainability policies and subsidies from the European Union could further influence expansion rates and spearhead organic transitions in traditionally non-organic focused countries.
Top countries in Leafy and Stalked Vegetables Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 2,730 | 2023 | +6.76% | -5.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 873 | 2023 | +14.3% | +3.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 867 | 2023 | +37.4% | +21.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 293 | 2023 | +36.28% | +26.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 252 | 2023 | +7.69% | +12.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 192 | 2023 | +10.98% | -3.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 68 | 2023 | +3.03% | -6.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 37 | 2023 | +8.82% | +9.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 34 | 2023 | +13.33% | +17.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 33 | 2023 | +65% | +101.23% | View data |
