In 2023, Spain led in the conversion to organic farming with 4.33 thousand hectares, followed by Italy (2.82), and France (1.43). Notably, France saw a significant 108.9% increase, and Croatia marked a 72.3% rise. Conversely, Cyprus faced a minor decline of 0.17%. Over the past five years, Spain maintained robust growth, while Macedonia and Montenegro showed promising upward trends.
Future trends to watch include:- Technological advancements boosting organic farming efficiency.- Increased consumer demand for organic produce.- Potential policy subsidies encouraging conversion in lagging countries.- Environmental impacts influencing shifts across Europe.
Top countries in Subtropical and Tropical Fruits Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 4,330 | 2023 | +13.12% | +21.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 2,820 | 2023 | +13.94% | +1.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1,430 | 2023 | +28.09% | +108.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 612 | 2023 | +10.47% | +14.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 410 | 2023 | +22.75% | +72.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 396 | 2023 | +5.04% | +5.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 120 | 2023 | +22.45% | -0.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 22 | 2023 | +4.76% | +9.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Macedonia | 16 | 2023 | +14.29% | +51.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 9 | 2023 | +5.88% | +8.45% | View data |
