In 2023, Spain led the European citrus area under conversion to organic farming with 10.69 thousand hectares, showing a significant year-on-year growth of 16.99%. Italy, conversely, experienced a decline of 17.99%. Greek organic citrus farming areas also expanded by 13.68%. France saw a remarkable increase of 23.31%, while Portugal and Croatia reported growths of 16.24% and 27.23%, respectively. Cyprus and Malta observed declines, with Cyprus at -16.37% and Malta stable at 0.0% change.
Future trends to watch:
- The shift towards sustainability is expected to continue, potentially leading to more countries increasing organic citrus farming.
- Policy changes and incentives for organic farming may influence the pace of conversion across European countries.
- Italy's sharp decline should be monitored to understand underlying causes and possible recovery.
- Technological advancements and efficient organic farming methods could drive up conversion rates.
Top countries in Citrus Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 10,690 | 2023 | +10.31% | +16.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 2,400 | 2023 | -22.35% | -17.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 1,310 | 2023 | +8.38% | +13.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 516 | 2023 | +21.41% | +23.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 104 | 2023 | +10.64% | +16.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Cyprus | 18 | 2023 | +5.88% | -16.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 10 | 2023 | +11.11% | +27.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Malta | 2 | 2023 | +100% | View data |
