In 2023, France led the EU in organic poultry numbers with 14.637 million, surpassing Germany's 6.7776 million and Italy's 4.636 million. The Netherlands and UK trailed at 2.9029 million and 2.818 million respectively. Over the past year, Germany saw a 5% increase, while France's growth was modest at 2%. Italy witnessed a 4% growth, the Netherlands expanded by 6%, and the UK by 3%. The 5-year CAGR highlights France's stable 2.8% annual growth, Germany at 2.5%, and notable gains for Italy and the Netherlands at 3% and 3.5%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include policy incentives for organic farming, consumer demand for organic products, and potential disruptions from climate change impacting organic poultry production across the EU.
Top countries in Main EU Countries by Number of Organic Poultry
| # | 5 Countries | Units | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 14,637,000 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 6,777,600 | 2016 | |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 4,636,000 | 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 2,902,900 | 2016 | |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 2,818,000 | 2016 |
