Denmark's utilised agricultural area under conversion to organic farming has experienced significant fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2023, the area generally increased but with notable volatility. Key observations include robust growth of 165.39% from 2015 to 2016, continued expansion reaching 74.9 thousand hectares in 2019, a decline in 2020 and 2021, and a recovery to 85.94 thousand hectares by 2023. Year-on-year variations ranged significantly, from a low of -32.43% in 2021 to a high of 100.89% in 2022, with the last five-year CAGR settling at 4.43%.
Looking ahead, the forecast indicates continued growth with a moderate 5-year CAGR of 4.27%, leading to 112.61 thousand hectares by 2028. The market is expected to sustain a gradual upwards trajectory, driven by increasing consumer demand for organic products and supportive agricultural policies.
