The data for 2023 highlights Poland as the leader in the total hectares of strawberries fully converted to organic farming, followed by France and Italy. Poland saw a slight decrease in organic area, while France and Italy recorded growths of 11.52% and 5.9%, respectively. Noteworthy growth was seen in Belgium (37.63%) and the Netherlands (30.12%). Sweden also showed significant progress with a 16.69% increase. Despite slight declines, Spain and Bulgaria maintain strong positions. Conversely, Denmark, Portugal, and Lithuania experienced diminutions in organic strawberry hectares.
Future trends to watch in European organic strawberry farming will be influenced by sustainability policies, consumer demand for organic produce, and technological advancements in organic farming practices. The transition of large strawberry-producing countries towards more sustainable methods may support further growth in organic farming shares.
Top countries in Strawberries Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 33.73 | 2023 | +2.87% | -0.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 12.67 | 2023 | +5.81% | +11.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 9.78 | 2023 | +6.84% | +5.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 8.84 | 2023 | +5.39% | +5.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.76 | 2023 | -1.33% | +4.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 7.76 | 2023 | +9.31% | +3.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 4.14 | 2023 | +38.37% | +16.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.75 | 2023 | +58% | +37.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 1.78 | 2023 | -1.92% | -6.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 1.67 | 2023 | +2.13% | +1.99% | View data |
