The 2023 data reveals that Austria leads in organic root crops area conversion at 0.28% of its total agricultural area, followed by Denmark at 0.16% and the Netherlands at 0.15%. Notably, Lithuania and Estonia show significant year-on-year growth rates of 24.57% and 21.67%, respectively, indicating rapid conversion efforts. France experienced a 14.87% increase, while countries like Luxembourg, Finland, and Spain recorded stagnant progress with no year-on-year change.
Future trends to watch include continued expansion in countries with current high growth rates, such as Lithuania and Estonia. Increasing consumer demand for organic products and supportive policies may encourage further conversion across Europe, potentially reducing the disparity in organic farming adoption between leading and lagging nations.
Top countries in Root Crops 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 Austria | 0.28 | 2023 | +16.67% | +10.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 0.16 | 2023 | +6.67% | +12.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 0.15 | 2023 | +7.14% | +8.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 0.13 | 2023 | +8.33% | +10.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 0.11 | 2023 | +10% | +1.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 0.09 | 2023 | +12.5% | +24.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 0.08 | 2023 | 0% | +2.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 0.08 | 2023 | 0% | +5.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 0.08 | 2023 | +33.33% | +21.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.05 | 2023 | +25% | +4.56% | View data |
