In 2023, Spain led Europe with 59.66 thousand hectares of barley fully converted to organic farming, despite a slight decline. France and Italy followed, experiencing around 13.87% and 0.72% growth respectively. Remarkable growth was observed in Macedonia (46.74%) and Romania (17.56%). Meanwhile, Lithuania and Estonia faced notable decreases of 11.7% and 6.15%. Smaller countries like Malta and Bulgaria show minimal progress with either stagnant or negative growth, highlighting regional disparities.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in countries like Macedonia and Slovenia, while monitoring potential rebounds in historically volatile countries such as Lithuania and Estonia. Expansion in organic farming efforts can significantly impact smaller agricultural economies, potentially spurring a diversification of organic barley distribution across Europe. Additionally, countries like Romania are poised to become key players in the European organic barley market.
Top countries in Barley Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 59,660 | 2023 | +3.68% | -0.016% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 34,670 | 2023 | +5.63% | +13.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 33,840 | 2023 | +2.94% | +0.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 26,970 | 2023 | +9.31% | +0.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 21,640 | 2023 | +3.77% | +3.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 11,070 | 2023 | -1.45% | -0.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 9,220 | 2023 | +4.08% | +6.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 6,700 | 2023 | +1.67% | +17.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 5,070 | 2023 | +1.59% | +4.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 3,100 | 2023 | +8.07% | +3.11% | View data |
