The European organic food sector shows Italy as a leader with 23.59 thousand processors, markedly ahead of Spain with 4.32 thousand and the UK with 2.04 thousand. Noteworthy growth rates in 2023 include Portugal's 11.6% and Bulgaria's 8.42%. In contrast, Hungary and Slovenia experienced declines. Across the region, key players like Poland and Slovakia exhibited over 7% growth. Smaller markets, such as Montenegro, saw significant rises, while Malta and Macedonia remained static.
Future trends to watch include increasing processor numbers in countries like Portugal and Bulgaria driven by growing consumer demand for organic products. Emerging markets may become significant players with continued investment and policy support enhancing organic food production capabilities in Europe.
Top countries in Number of Processors of Organic Food Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 23,590 | 2023 | +3.26% | +4.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 4,320 | 2023 | +3.57% | +3.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 2,040 | 2023 | +2.71% | +0.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 1,580 | 2023 | +2.09% | +1.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 1,570 | 2023 | +2.21% | +1.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 1,370 | 2023 | +8.76% | +11.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 1,240 | 2023 | +0.41% | +0.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 1,070 | 2023 | +2.58% | +3.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 864 | 2023 | +3.1% | +3.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 860 | 2023 | +0.68% | -0.084% | View data |
