Denmark leads Europe with 0.42% of its agricultural area under conversion to organic spelt and wheat farming, showing a significant 30.73% year-on-year growth. Italy, despite the second-highest conversion rate at 0.32%, experienced a slight decline of 1.21%. Noteworthy growth is seen in the Czech Republic and Cyprus, with 12.7% and 12.47% respectively. Conversely, countries like Romania and Bulgaria face declines of 5.92% and 7.79%. Over the past five years, there is a diverse trend with countries like Croatia seeing a substantial decline of 36.9% while others like Lithuania grew significantly.
Future trends to watch include:
- Political and regulatory support could further accelerate organic conversion in leading countries like Denmark.
- Economic factors impacting agricultural investments may alter current trends in countries experiencing significant declines.
- Consumer demand for organic products continues to drive conversion across Europe.
Top countries in Spelt and Wheat Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Denmark | 0.42 | 2023 | +27.27% | +30.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 0.32 | 2023 | +3.23% | -1.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 0.31 | 2023 | +19.23% | +9.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 0.26 | 2023 | +4% | +4.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 0.26 | 2023 | +8.33% | +5.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 0.2 | 2023 | +17.65% | +12.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 0.18 | 2023 | +12.5% | +12.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 0.14 | 2023 | 0% | -5.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 0.13 | 2023 | +8.33% | +10.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 0.12 | 2023 | +9.09% | -5.59% | View data |
