Italy leads with 60.91 hectares, holding a dominant share of the European Brassicas conversion to organic farming, reflecting a modest growth of 1.89% in 2023. Spain follows with significant growth, as its share surged by 15.81%. In contrast, the United Kingdom saw a decline of 8.36% in its conversion area. Notable increases have been recorded in Greece and the Netherlands, with growths of 10.76% and 31.61%, respectively, suggesting expanding interest. Denmark, however, witnessed a sharp decline of 23.14%, and Poland experienced a steep fall of 41.42%.
Future trends to watch include the continued expansion in countries like the Netherlands, due to favorable agricultural policies supporting organic farming transitions. Monitoring the declining trends in the UK and Poland is crucial, as economic and environmental policies could influence further conversion rates. Growing consumer demand for organic products is likely to drive changes across the continent, possibly increasing conversion rates in underrepresented countries.
Top countries in Brassicas Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 60.91 | 2023 | +20.66% | +1.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 23.86 | 2023 | +17.48% | +15.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 1.3 | 2023 | 0% | -8.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 1.23 | 2023 | +2.56% | +10.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 1.14 | 2023 | +12.12% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 0.83 | 2023 | +28.57% | +31.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 0.37 | 2023 | -25% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 0.34 | 2023 | 0% | -23.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 0.31 | 2023 | +11.11% | +10.76% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 0.22 | 2023 | 0% | View data |
