In 2023, Italy led the organic pear farming sector in Europe, with 2.41 thousand hectares fully converted. France and Spain showed significant growth trends at 18.18% and 20.89% respectively. Meanwhile, Hungary and Romania experienced remarkable increases at 39.26% and 32.15%. Poland saw a decline of 6.63%. The Netherlands showed steady growth at 9.91%, while countries like Sweden and Lithuania faced notable decreases. Despite varied performance across nations, the collective expansion illustrates a robust movement towards organic farming.
Future trends to watch include continued expansion in France and Spain, potentially driven by consumer demands and policy support. Growth may stabilize in Italy, while emerging markets like Romania and Hungary could see continued increases.
Top countries in Pears Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 2,410 | 2023 | +6.3% | +7.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,840 | 2023 | +13.83% | +18.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 861 | 2023 | -5.07% | -6.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 519 | 2023 | +9.73% | +20.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 419 | 2023 | +8.83% | +39.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 286 | 2023 | +9.16% | +9.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 262 | 2023 | +21.86% | +32.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 260 | 2023 | -6.14% | +2.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 220 | 2023 | +13.4% | +22.12% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 182 | 2023 | +12.35% | +22.49% | View data |
