In 2023, Italy led the European brassicas area fully converted to organic farming with significant contributions from Spain and the United Kingdom, who also observed modest area expansions. Sweden and Hungary experienced the highest growth rates, with increases of over 40%, highlighting a considerable shift towards organic farming. Conversely, the Netherlands, Estonia, Czech Republic, and Serbia saw reductions in their organic brassicas areas. Latvia remained almost stable with minimal change. This varied growth across countries indicates an uneven adoption of organic practices.
Looking forward, the focus will be on countries with high growth such as Sweden and Hungary, as their practices could influence larger regional trends. Continuous policy support, consumer demand for organic produce, and environmental considerations are expected to play critical roles in further expansion of organically farmed brassicas areas in Europe. Close monitoring of countries with declining trends will be essential to understand barriers and adapt strategies accordingly.
Top countries in Brassicas Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 9,460 | 2023 | +10.55% | +14.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 3,460 | 2023 | +7.05% | +6.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 883 | 2023 | +1.15% | +1.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 749 | 2023 | -2.87% | -4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 700 | 2023 | +6.38% | +10.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 691 | 2023 | +3.44% | +6.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 422 | 2023 | +29.45% | +47.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 281 | 2023 | +12.85% | +16.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 234 | 2023 | +6.85% | +16.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 212 | 2023 | +12.77% | +20.63% | View data |
