Spain, with the largest area at 1.2948 million hectares, displays robust growth alongside consistent performers like France and Italy, driven by the demand for sustainable agricultural practices. Notably, Greece and Portugal experienced substantial rate increases of 13.2% and 13.3% respectively. In contrast, the United Kingdom and Poland saw declines, reflecting varying national priorities in organic conversions. Romania marked the most significant rise with a 34.25% increase, indicating strong organic momentum.
Future trends to watch include:
- Accelerated growth in countries like Romania and Greece as organic initiatives gain priority.
- Potential policy shifts in countries with declining conversions, like Poland and the UK, to revitalize organic farming momentum.
- Focus on increased sustainability and environmental policies across Europe influencing organic farming expansion.
Top countries in Permanent Grassland Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 1,294,800 | 2023 | +4.06% | +4.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 917,250 | 2023 | +6.6% | +9.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 575,470 | 2023 | +4.32% | +5.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 447,680 | 2023 | +1.87% | +1.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 375,530 | 2023 | +10.37% | +13.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 269,900 | 2023 | -2.17% | -2.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 218,570 | 2023 | +8.46% | +13.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 149,280 | 2023 | +6.95% | +5.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 140,540 | 2023 | +3.16% | +3.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 125,460 | 2023 | +1.57% | +1.2% | View data |
