In 2023, France led the conversion to organic farming of sugar beet areas in Europe, with a share of 49.61%. Poland showed remarkable growth with a 124.22% increase, while Italy and the Netherlands saw declines of 3.47% and 1.28%, respectively. Other noteworthy changes include a 93.32% rise in Greece and an increase of 16.08% in Romania. Sweden and the Czech Republic experienced no change, while Finland saw the most significant decrease at 12.94%.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in Poland and Romania as they expand their organic farming areas. France is likely to maintain its lead, while countries like Greece show potential for increased conversion to organic sugar beet cultivation. The sustainability movement and consumer demand will likely drive further growth in organic farming practices across Europe.
Top countries in Sugar Beet Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 49.61 | 2023 | +31.24% | +56.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 18.76 | 2023 | +49.78% | +124.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 9.44 | 2023 | +29.55% | -3.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6.62 | 2023 | +18.81% | -1.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 3.81 | 2023 | +2.99% | -2.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 3.26 | 2023 | -4.84% | +16.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 2.54 | 2023 | +27.78% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 1.88 | 2023 | +3.03% | +5.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 1.49 | 2023 | +28.57% | +93.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1.32 | 2023 | +41.18% | -7.27% | View data |
