The 2023 data illustrates that France leads in fully converted organic potato farming with 6.21 thousand hectares, demonstrating a 16% increase year-on-year. Denmark and the Netherlands follow, with increases of 6.34% and 4.84% respectively. Italy shows a 5.84% rise, while Sweden and Poland experience declines of 2.5% and 2.06% respectively. Notably, Portugal exhibits a significant surge of 94.95%. Conversely, Montenegro experiences the largest decrease at 20.63%.
Looking forward, watch for advancements in agricultural technology and policy changes geared towards sustainability, which could enhance organic conversion rates. Additionally, climate change impacts and consumer demand shifts will likely influence future organic farming trends across Europe.
Top countries in Potatoes Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 6,210 | 2023 | +6.73% | +16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 2,670 | 2023 | +5.16% | +6.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 2,040 | 2023 | +3.08% | +4.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 1,620 | 2023 | +6.03% | -2.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 1,400 | 2023 | +5.42% | +5.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 1,390 | 2023 | +2.36% | +2.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 1,160 | 2023 | +7.74% | +5.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 1,120 | 2023 | -0.09% | -0.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1,010 | 2023 | -7.41% | -2.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 817 | 2023 | +1.87% | +1.64% | View data |
