In 2023, Italy dominated the organic farming of cultivated mushrooms in Europe with an area of 64.49 hectares, significantly larger than France's 32.73 hectares. Portugal, Spain, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, and Greece collectively covered less than 1 hectare each. Italy also saw an impressive year-on-year growth of 90.84%, signaling its strong momentum in organic mushroom cultivation. Belgium experienced a substantial increase, whereas Greece showed a decline by 32.24%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued expansion in Italy, potentially leading to increased market dominance.
- Emerging growth opportunities in Belgium and Hungary as organic demand rises.
- Challenges in Greece that may require strategic adjustments to reverse negative trends.
Top countries in Cultivated Mushrooms Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 64.49 | 2023 | +8.1% | +90.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 32.73 | 2023 | +13.55% | +4.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 0.86 | 2023 | +8.33% | +6.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 0.73 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 0.46 | 2023 | +16.67% | +1.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 0.17 | 2023 | +25% | +10.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 0.17 | 2023 | +25% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 0.13 | 2023 | 0% | +14.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 0.13 | 2023 | 0% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 0.099 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
