In 2023, Italy led in the organic cherry farming sector in Europe, covering the largest area, followed by Bulgaria and Hungary. Notable growth was observed in Norway with a significant year-on-year increase of nearly 32%, and in Hungary with a 20% boost. Areas in Germany and Macedonia faced declines of around 12% and 30%, respectively, indicating challenges in these regions. Meanwhile, countries like France and Poland showed minimal changes, reflecting stability. Over the past five years, countries such as the Netherlands experienced promising CAGR growth, indicating potential in specific markets.
Future trends to monitor include continued growth in countries with current upward momentum, such as Hungary, Norway, and Spain. The impact of technological advancements and governmental policies supporting organic farming should positively influence these trends. Monitoring changes in consumer demand for organic products and potential economic or environmental policies could affect organic cherry farming across Europe.
Top countries in Cherries Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 28.36 | 2023 | +2.32% | +0.068% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 20.79 | 2023 | +6.93% | +3.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 14.1 | 2023 | +12.4% | +20.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 6.98 | 2023 | +1.02% | +0.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.52 | 2023 | +6.05% | +8.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 4.59 | 2023 | +3.78% | +5.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 3.97 | 2023 | +12.18% | +13.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 3.38 | 2023 | +2.94% | +4.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 3.27 | 2023 | +2% | +0.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.55 | 2023 | -2.22% | -2.22% | View data |
