The European oilseeds area, both fully converted and under conversion to organic farming, has shown significant growth in recent years. Austria leads with 2.34% of its total utilized agricultural area committed to organic farming, followed by Croatia and Romania. Notable year-on-year increases are seen in Austria (15.07%), Latvia (17.45%), and Norway (24.57%) in 2023. Conversely, Finland experienced a decline of 3.04%. Over the past five years, countries like Poland and Luxembourg show consistent developments, albeit on smaller scales, reflecting wider acceptance and conversion to organic practices in agriculture.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued expansion in Nordic countries, driven by supportive policies.
- Potential growth in Poland and other Eastern European countries propelled by increasing consumer demand for organic products.
- Monitoring the influence of environmental policies on conversion rates across the European Union.
- Impact of economic conditions and subsidies on organic farming adoption rates.
Top countries in Oilseeds Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 2.34 | 2023 | +10.38% | +15.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Croatia | 0.82 | 2023 | +2.5% | +4.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 0.76 | 2023 | +5.56% | +5.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 0.67 | 2023 | +4.69% | +6.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 0.39 | 2023 | +11.43% | +10.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 0.38 | 2023 | +5.56% | +4.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 0.35 | 2023 | +6.06% | +1.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 0.35 | 2023 | +2.94% | +8.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 0.27 | 2023 | +3.85% | +7.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 0.26 | 2023 | +4% | +5.39% | View data |
