In 2024, France leads in rapeseed area conversion to organic farming, indicating growth potential in organic agriculture. Countries like Lithuania, Denmark, Latvia, and Poland observed double-digit growth, showcasing strong shifts toward organic practices. Conversely, Romania, Sweden, and Germany exhibited declines, indicating potential challenges in transitioning. Moderate growth was seen in Italy, Greece, and moderate declines in countries like Croatia and Bulgaria.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Continued expansion in countries with robust growth like Denmark and Lithuania.
- Strategies in Romania and Germany to address conversion challenges.
- The impact of EU agricultural policies on organic farming expansion.
Top countries in Rapeseed Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 17,550 | 2023 | +7.98% | +1.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 9,290 | 2023 | -8.8% | -15.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 7,100 | 2023 | -3.44% | -5.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 6,570 | 2023 | +9.98% | +19.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Estonia | 6,100 | 2023 | +4.4% | +5.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 4,850 | 2023 | +10.08% | +12.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 4,290 | 2023 | +14.85% | +23.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 3,880 | 2023 | -0.89% | -5.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 3,760 | 2023 | +7.32% | +7.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 3,440 | 2023 | +6.25% | -3.76% | View data |
