The year 2023 saw France leading in the area converted and under conversion to organic farming among European industrial crops, with a substantial increase of 16.39%. Austria and Portugal demonstrated notable growth, each exceeding 15%, while Poland and Sweden experienced declines. Other significant gains were seen in Switzerland and Montenegro. The five-year CAGR indicates a gradual expansion in organic farming areas across Europe, underlining a robust trend towards sustainability in agriculture.
Future trends to watch for include increased policy support for organic farming, technological advancements in organic crop yields, and potential effects of climate change on crop conversion rates. The expansion of consumer demand for organic products is likely to further propel growth in the hectares devoted to organic farming across Europe.
Top countries in Industrial Crops Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 214,710 | 2023 | +13.11% | +16.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 109,240 | 2023 | +6% | +6.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 67,800 | 2023 | +10.63% | +15.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 57,160 | 2023 | +9.44% | +11.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 35,720 | 2023 | +6.82% | +8.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 31,890 | 2023 | +9.59% | -1.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 27,420 | 2023 | +5.48% | +3.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 26,830 | 2023 | +10.09% | +11.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 19,400 | 2023 | +8.72% | +11.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 18,810 | 2023 | +11.03% | +7.86% | View data |
