The 2023 data for the European strawberries area under conversion to organic farming, measured in hectares, shows Poland leading with significant share, followed by Italy and Bulgaria. While countries like France and Sweden showed higher year-on-year growth rates of 9.86% and 12.47%, Latvia and Lithuania experienced declines. On a broader scale, countries with more notable annual compound growth rates over the last five years included Hungary and the Czech Republic, indicating strong emerging markets in organic farming.
Future trends to watch in 2024 include:
- Continued growth in organic farming interest across Western Europe with potential policy support.
- Potential increase in Eastern European countries driven by innovation and investment.
- Impacts of external factors such as climate change and consumer demand on growth patterns.
Top countries in Strawberries Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 36.1 | 2023 | +0.83% | +0.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 22.23 | 2023 | +20.16% | +7.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 12.68 | 2023 | +7.59% | +8.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 6.27 | 2023 | +5% | +2.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 5.97 | 2023 | +8.11% | +9.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.48 | 2023 | +3.45% | +2.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 3.28 | 2023 | +4.76% | +0.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 2.39 | 2023 | +23.08% | +1.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1.49 | 2023 | +11.11% | +7.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1.34 | 2023 | +12.5% | +12.47% | View data |
