In 2023, Italy holds the largest area of fully converted organic citrus farming in Europe, with 33.44 thousand hectares, followed by Spain at 19.53 thousand hectares. Both countries showed significant year-on-year increases, 2.75% for Italy and a notable 17.12% for Spain. Greece, France, and Portugal demonstrated growth rates of 6.16%, 11.96%, and 10.54%, respectively. Smaller increments were seen in Cyprus and Croatia, with 6.83% and 15.74% respectively. Spain's sharply rising conversion rate points towards dynamic growth in organic practices, reflecting broader European trends.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in organic farming driven by heightened consumer demand for sustainable food production. Reasons for conversion are likely influenced by policy incentives and increased consumer awareness. Furthermore, technological advancements in sustainable agriculture may enhance efficiency and appeal in organic conversion. Monitoring these elements will be key to anticipating changes in organic citrus area distributions among European countries.
Top countries in Citrus Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 33,440 | 2023 | +3.47% | +2.75% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 19,530 | 2023 | +15.4% | +17.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 1,570 | 2023 | +7.18% | +6.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 495 | 2023 | +5.98% | +11.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 345 | 2023 | +5.5% | +10.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Cyprus | 64 | 2023 | +3.23% | +6.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 27 | 2023 | +8% | +15.74% | View data |
