In 2023, France led European countries in hectares under conversion to organic farming, accounting for 40.27% of the total area. Romania and Poland followed with 20.54% and 7.75%, respectively. Significant year-on-year variations were observed: Hungary surged by 26.43%, Slovakia by 17.79%, and Denmark by 19.91%. Conversely, Italy faced the steepest decline at -48.4%, with Sweden at -9.19% and Croatia also experiencing a drop of -9.57%.
Despite fluctuations, the overall trend suggests a growing commitment towards organic farming within Europe. Countries like Montenegro show significant increases while traditional agriculturally strong nations like Italy reflect variability.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in Northern European countries driven by increasing consumer demand for organic products.- Potential rebound in Italian organic conversions with renewed governmental support.- Sustained increases in countries like Denmark and Hungary may signal long-term shifts in agricultural practices.
Top countries in Industrial Crops Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 40.27 | 2023 | +8.74% | +9.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 20.54 | 2023 | +8.73% | -2.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 7.75 | 2023 | +16.93% | -1.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 6.49 | 2023 | +23.2% | +9.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.01 | 2023 | +3.2% | +1.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 4.96 | 2023 | +17.45% | +0.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 3.44 | 2023 | +27.72% | +17.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 2.76 | 2023 | +6.05% | +26.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 2.26 | 2023 | -1% | -9.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.09 | 2023 | +22.16% | +11.45% | View data |
