In 2023, Estonia led in organic farming conversion with 0.77% of its agricultural area, showing a high growth rate of 72.78%. Hungary also saw significant growth at 80.2%. Bulgaria, Croatia, and Poland followed with moderate increases. Conversely, Macedonia observed a decline of 10.59%. Western European countries like France, Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany maintained stable but low levels of organic conversion, around 0.01-0.03%.
For future trends, expect continued growth in the organic sector driven by consumer demand for sustainable products. Eastern countries might experience higher growth rates due to burgeoning organic initiatives. Monitoring policy changes will be crucial, as they directly impact organic farming uptake.
Top countries in Aromatic, Medicinal and Culinary Plants Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Estonia | 0.77 | 2023 | +26.23% | +72.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 0.38 | 2023 | 0% | +5.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Croatia | 0.35 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 0.21 | 2023 | +16.67% | +0.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 0.19 | 2023 | +26.67% | +80.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 0.17 | 2023 | +13.33% | +6.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 0.1 | 2023 | +11.11% | +14.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 0.08 | 2023 | +14.29% | +5.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 0.08 | 2023 | 0% | +9.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 0.07 | 2023 | +16.67% | +6.96% | View data |
