Greece leads in European fibre crops transitioning to organic farming in 2024, covering 1.83 thousand hectares. Almost matching is France at 1.65 thousand hectares, showing a robust 20.8% annual increase. Bulgaria demonstrates immense growth with a 40.88% rise, focusing heavily on organic conversion. Poland follows, marking a significant 51.89% spike, while Italy and Spain show modest activities at 0.121 and 0.106 thousand hectares, respectively, with slight decreases or increases. In contrast, Romania, the Netherlands, and Slovakia see declining or stagnant areas. Portugal and Denmark maintain minimal yet positive shifts in organic fibre farming.
Future trends to observe include:
• Increasing adoption of organic practices, primarily driven by policy incentives and consumer preferences.
• Potential growth in countries with historically low organic conversion rates as they catch up.
• Emerging technological advancements that may simplify the organic transition, potentially influencing countries like Belgium with high growth rates.
• Monitoring the impact of economic factors on the scalability of organic farming in countries with fluctuating commitments, such as Romania and Denmark.
Top countries in Fibre Crops Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 1,830 | 2023 | +11.85% | -5.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,650 | 2023 | +9.55% | +20.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 960 | 2023 | +29.21% | +40.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 194 | 2023 | +10.86% | +51.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 121 | 2023 | +3.42% | -1.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 106 | 2023 | +8.16% | +25.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 95 | 2023 | +26.15% | -15.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 65 | 2023 | +6.56% | +48.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 15 | 2023 | +7.14% | -11.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 10 | 2023 | +11.11% | +9.33% | View data |
