In 2023, France led in the conversion to organic spelt and wheat farming in Europe with 29.41%, followed by Italy at 25.05%. Significant growth was noted in Poland (31.24%) and Lithuania (13.76%). Belgium and Portugal saw substantial increases, with over 20% growth each. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom and Bulgaria experienced declines in their conversion rates, signaling potential challenges in the organic transition process. Variations indicate a diverse pace of organic adoption across Europe.
Looking forward, trends to watch include potential policy shifts encouraging organic practices, technological advancements in organic farming, and consumer demand changes fostering market expansion. These factors are likely to influence growth patterns in organic farming conversion across European countries.
Top countries in Spelt and Wheat Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 29.41 | 2023 | +19.75% | +24.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 25.05 | 2023 | +5.8% | +5.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 8.13 | 2023 | +4.78% | +7.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 5.66 | 2023 | -1.51% | +1.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 5.32 | 2023 | +6.1% | +6.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 4.93 | 2023 | +2.79% | +13.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3.08 | 2023 | +20.52% | +31.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 2.69 | 2023 | +10.56% | +13.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 2.29 | 2023 | +18.05% | +8.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.14 | 2023 | +2.77% | +2.05% | View data |
