In 2023, Poland led the European countries with 0.28% of its agricultural area converted to organic plum farming, showing a substantial year-on-year increase of 94.73%. Croatia and Bulgaria followed, displaying modest growths of 11.84% and 14.87%, respectively. Latvia experienced a significant boost of 31.95%, while several countries like Hungary, Cyprus, Italy, and France observed no change. Cumulatively, the Czech Republic was the only country to record a negative growth of 12.94%.
Looking ahead, the conversion to organic farming is expected to accelerate, driven by increasing consumer demand for organic produce and supportive government policies. Poland is likely to maintain its lead, while emerging markets such as Latvia and Bulgaria could experience substantial growth. By understanding market dynamics and consumer preferences, countries can effectively capitalize on organic farming's continuous rise.
Top countries in Plums Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 0.28 | 2023 | +21.74% | +94.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Croatia | 0.07 | 2023 | +16.67% | +11.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 0.06 | 2023 | +20% | +14.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 0.03 | 2023 | +50% | +8.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 0.02 | 2023 | 0% | +31.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 0.02 | 2023 | 0% | +14.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 0.02 | 2023 | 0% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 0.02 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 0.01 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 0.01 | 2023 | 0% | -12.94% | View data |
