In 2023, Spain led the conversion to organic subtropical and tropical fruit farming in Europe, with 42.59% of hectares. Italy followed with 27.7%, and France saw significant growth, reaching 14.09%. Other countries like Greece (6.02%) and Croatia (4.03%) showed moderate contributions. Notably, France and Croatia experienced remarkable year-on-year growth of 108.9% and 72.3% respectively. Spain continued to dominate with a robust 21.23% increase, while Cyprus faced a decline of 0.17%. Overall, despite some minor setbacks, the region exhibits a positive trend over the five years.
Looking ahead, the European market is expected to see considerable growth in organic fruit areas, driven by increasing consumer demand for sustainable products and supportive government policies. Spain and France are likely to continue as key players, while other nations may ramp up efforts to expand organic farming practices. Monitoring policy changes and technological advancements in organic farming will be crucial for future growth.
Top countries in Subtropical and Tropical Fruits Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 42.59 | 2023 | +13.12% | +21.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 27.7 | 2023 | +13.94% | +1.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 14.09 | 2023 | +28.09% | +108.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 6.02 | 2023 | +10.47% | +14.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 4.03 | 2023 | +22.75% | +72.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 3.9 | 2023 | +5.04% | +5.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 1.18 | 2023 | +22.45% | -0.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 0.22 | 2023 | +4.76% | +9.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Macedonia | 0.16 | 2023 | +14.29% | +51.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.089 | 2023 | +5.88% | +8.45% | View data |
