In 2023, France led the European fibre crops area in organic farming, followed closely by Greece and Germany. The Netherlands experienced significant growth, with an 83.97% increase from the previous year. Germany and Denmark also showed notable growth of 26.84% and 33.03% respectively. In contrast, Belgium and Ireland witnessed declines, with a decrease of 37.4% and 19.73%, respectively. Romania's share also contracted by 10.32%. Overall, Europe saw varied trends in organic conversion.
Future trends to watch include increased investment in sustainable agriculture, heightened consumer demand for organic products, and expanding government support for organic practices. Countries like France and the Netherlands may continue leading due to strong policy backing and market demand.
Top countries in Fibre Crops Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 27.47 | 2023 | +7.99% | +12.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 23.25 | 2023 | +8.02% | +3.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 20.57 | 2023 | +16.64% | +26.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 12.36 | 2023 | +8.66% | +12.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 3.82 | 2023 | +15.9% | +13.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 2.31 | 2023 | +8.45% | +33.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 1.62 | 2023 | +15.2% | +16.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1.58 | 2023 | +9.51% | +33.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 1.54 | 2023 | +3.78% | +16.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.5 | 2023 | +30.53% | +83.97% | View data |
