The trend analysis of European aromatic, medicinal, and culinary plants farming areas indicates strong organic farming adoption in Bulgaria, Poland, and France, with Bulgaria leading at 23.1 thousand hectares in 2023. Hungary and Estonia demonstrated remarkable increases, with growth rates of 64.61% and 75.26%, respectively. However, several countries faced declines, such as Macedonia and Denmark. High variability was observed, with countries like Ireland showing a significant upward trajectory at 49.63%. Overall, the five-year CAGR highlights progressive growth in organic farming, with varied country-specific dynamics.
Future trends to watch include:
- A continued increase in organic conversion, particularly in Eastern Europe and Scandinavian regions.
- Potential policy-driven boosts in incentives for organic farming.
- Technological advancements contributing to more efficient organic farming practices.
- Growing consumer demand for organic products, prompting expansion efforts.
Top countries in Aromatic, Medicinal and Culinary Plants Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 23,100 | 2023 | +9.8% | +9.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 22,620 | 2023 | +8.37% | -4.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 16,000 | 2023 | +10.31% | +12.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 9,870 | 2023 | +0.6% | -2.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 8,560 | 2023 | +24.91% | +64.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 7,410 | 2023 | +26.9% | +75.26% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 7,090 | 2023 | +4.74% | +6.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 4,800 | 2023 | +4.33% | -1.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 4,030 | 2023 | +2.08% | +7.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 2,670 | 2023 | +12.69% | +9.32% | View data |
