The data for 2023 highlights Italy and the Netherlands as leaders in the area of leafy and stalked vegetables converted to organic farming, each representing 0.1% of total utilised agricultural area. Notable year-on-year growth was observed in Hungary (31.95%), Portugal (18.92%), and several other European countries like Cyprus, Denmark, Slovenia, and Spain (all around 14.87%). The Belgian, Polish, Slovakian, and Maltese organic transformations stagnated with no growth recorded. Over the past five years, the sector shows a significant compound annual growth rate with Hungary and Portugal standing out.
Looking ahead, expanding consumer demand for organic produce and increasing government incentives may drive further growth. Particularly, countries with recent substantial increases like Hungary and Portugal could continue to outperform, reflecting broader EU trends towards sustainable agricultural practices.
Top countries in Leafy and Stalked Vegetables 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 Italy | 0.1 | 2023 | +11.11% | +2.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 0.1 | 2023 | +11.11% | +7.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 0.04 | 2023 | +33.33% | +31.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Cyprus | 0.02 | 2023 | 0% | +14.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 0.02 | 2023 | 0% | +14.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 0.02 | 2023 | 0% | +14.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 0.02 | 2023 | +100% | +18.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 0.02 | 2023 | +100% | +14.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 0.01 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 0.01 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
