In 2023, Italy led the European olives area under conversion to organic farming with a 46.91% share, despite a slight decrease of 2.95% from the previous year. Greece and Portugal showed remarkable growth, with organic conversion increasing by 8.69% and 27.25%, reaching 24.38% and 5.7%, respectively. Meanwhile, Spain experienced a 5.75% decline, holding 22.15% of the share. France saw significant growth with an increase of 19.64%, holding 2.6% of the area. Croatia and Slovenia showed minor fluctuations, while Cyprus registered a notable decrease of 14.27%. Malta and Macedonia remained unchanged.
Future trends to watch include a continued increase in organic farming conversions in countries like Portugal and France, driven by growing consumer demand for organic products. Challenges may arise in maintaining these upward trends, especially in countries like Spain, due to economic and logistical constraints in transitioning to organic agriculture.
Top countries in Olives Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 46.91 | 2023 | +1.32% | -2.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 24.38 | 2023 | +9.78% | +8.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 22.15 | 2023 | -13.52% | -5.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 5.7 | 2023 | +4.25% | +27.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 2.6 | 2023 | +13.46% | +19.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 0.47 | 2023 | +4.91% | +3.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 0.24 | 2023 | -3.1% | -14.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 0.022 | 2023 | -14.81% | -10.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 0.007 | 2023 | +16.67% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 0.001 | 2023 | 0% | View data |
