In 2023, France led the European maize area fully converted or under conversion to organic farming with 88.2 thousand hectares, followed by Romania at 50.56 thousand hectares, and Germany at 31.84 thousand hectares. Notably, Lithuania experienced the most significant growth rate of 67.78%, whereas the Netherlands saw a decline of 13.21%. While Poland showed an impressive 29.42% increase, Hungary and Serbia faced negative growth rates of -5.37% and -10.65%, respectively.
Looking ahead, the European organic maize market is expected to be influenced by increasing consumer awareness of sustainable agriculture. Continued governmental support and advances in organic farming techniques will be critical to maintaining growth, with countries like Lithuania and Poland potentially identifying additional opportunities for expansion.
Top countries in Maize Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 88,200 | 2023 | +8.98% | +11.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 50,560 | 2023 | +7.25% | +13.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 31,840 | 2023 | +14.46% | +18.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 26,710 | 2023 | +9.98% | +6.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 22,650 | 2023 | +8.96% | +4.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 10,660 | 2023 | +2.25% | +5.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 10,170 | 2023 | +24.44% | +29.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 5,030 | 2023 | -8.39% | -5.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 3,980 | 2023 | +5.63% | +5.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 3,880 | 2023 | +12.43% | +18.05% | View data |
