In 2023, France leads in the conversion of rapeseed areas to organic farming, representing the largest share among European countries. Noteworthy year-on-year positive variations were seen in Latvia and Lithuania, suggesting an increased commitment to organic practices. Conversely, Romania and Germany experienced significant declines. Other countries like Denmark and Poland also showed noteworthy positive trends, while Finland and the United Kingdom slightly decreased. These variations reflect dynamic shifts in countries' approaches towards organic farming over the past year.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential expansion in organic farming in Eastern Europe as tracked in the positive trends seen in Lithuania and Poland.
- Adoption challenges for countries seeing declines like Romania, requiring investigation into underlying causes.
- Monitoring the stability of growth in pioneers like France, ensuring leadership in sustainable practices.
- Increased support and initiatives from EU policies may further boost organic farming conversions across Europe.
Top countries in Rapeseed 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 | 23.22 | 2023 | +7.98% | +1.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 12.3 | 2023 | -8.8% | -15.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 9.39 | 2023 | -3.44% | -5.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 8.69 | 2023 | +9.98% | +19.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Estonia | 8.06 | 2023 | +4.4% | +5.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 6.42 | 2023 | +10.08% | +12.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 5.67 | 2023 | +14.85% | +23.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 5.13 | 2023 | -0.89% | -5.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 4.97 | 2023 | +7.32% | +7.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 4.55 | 2023 | +6.25% | -3.76% | View data |
