The organic farming area for permanent crops in Europe shows significant variation among countries. Spain leads with 788.48 thousand hectares, followed by Italy and France. Notable growth is observed in Poland (23.31%) and Portugal (12.76%) from 2023. In contrast, Bulgaria and Lithuania experienced declines. France exhibited robust growth at 14.74%, while Switzerland showed the highest growth at 16.12%. The United Kingdom and Germany maintained moderate growth. The overall trend indicates a steady shift towards organic farming in Europe.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing consumer demand for organic products, driving more conversions.
- Policy changes and subsidies could impact conversion rates differently across countries.
- The impact of climate change on crop viability and organic farming practices.
- Technological advancements improving organic farming efficiency and output.
Top countries in Permanent Crops for Human Consumption Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 788,480 | 2023 | +6.76% | +7.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 532,170 | 2023 | +2.58% | +2.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 278,480 | 2023 | +11.32% | +14.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 83,190 | 2023 | +18.06% | +23.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 76,170 | 2023 | +7.16% | +12.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 71,860 | 2023 | +2.38% | +3.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 26,610 | 2023 | +4.05% | +5.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 25,180 | 2023 | +8.91% | +11.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 20,040 | 2023 | +8.6% | +12.97% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 19,000 | 2023 | +4.93% | +7.42% | View data |
