Spain leads Europe in permanent cropland fully converted to organic farming with 572.52 thousand hectares, followed by Italy and France. The robust growth is notable in France with a 12.16% year-on-year increase and Denmark at 26.3%. Countries like Lithuania and Czech Republic showed declines by 4.32% and 1.1% respectively. Over the past five years, Portugal, and Hungary indicated the significant growth trend visible in the market.
Future trends to watch include sustained growth in major countries, increasing adoption rates in Central and Eastern Europe, and potential policy shifts promoting organic conversion. Monitoring these trends is vital for stakeholders in the organic farming industry.
Top countries in Permanent Cropland Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 572,520 | 2023 | -0.18% | +3.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 464,660 | 2023 | +5.01% | +5.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 171,650 | 2023 | +11.16% | +12.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 63,860 | 2023 | -7.97% | +10.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 52,580 | 2023 | +3.95% | +5.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 24,120 | 2023 | -4.87% | +1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 19,780 | 2023 | +11.89% | +3.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 16,480 | 2023 | +8.61% | +10.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 14,810 | 2023 | +7.99% | +13.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 10,580 | 2023 | +7.54% | +15.73% | View data |