In 2023, Italy led in rice areas fully converted and under conversion to organic farming at 24.34 thousand hectares, showcasing a moderate growth of 6.42% from the previous year. France and Spain followed, with respective growths of 8.01% and 3.99%. Greece experienced a slight decline of 2.7%, whereas Hungary saw a notable increase of 10.67%. Interestingly, Romania's area notably decreased by 26.86%, while Bulgaria and Portugal saw substantial increases of 24.45% and 18.11% respectively. Switzerland stood out with a remarkable growth of 83.84%, albeit from a smaller base.
Future trends to watch include strong potential growth in smaller markets like Switzerland and Bulgaria, propelled by high percentage increases. Italy, despite its current dominance, will need to innovate to maintain its market share. Monitoring sustainability initiatives and regulatory developments across Europe will be crucial in predicting shifts in organic rice farming practices.
Top countries in Rice Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 24,340 | 2023 | +9.72% | +6.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 3,650 | 2023 | +5.65% | +8.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1,650 | 2023 | +3.63% | +3.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 1,520 | 2023 | -3.49% | -2.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 865 | 2023 | +2.98% | +10.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 487 | 2023 | -46.66% | -26.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 409 | 2023 | +18.55% | +24.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 285 | 2023 | +28.38% | +18.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 21 | 2023 | +40% | +83.84% | View data |
