In 2023, Germany led European countries with 263.24k organic dairy cows, showcasing a 6.1% increase from 2022. France followed with 187.05k cows, experiencing a 5.59% rise. Austria and Italy saw stable increases, while the Netherlands and Belgium showed robust growth. Greece and Spain reported notable spikes, at 9.98% and 9.9%, respectively. Conversely, Poland and Norway struggled with declines, and Portugal faced a significant decrease of 16.74%. Over the last five years, the sector averaged consistent growth, despite minor contractions in some areas.
Future trends may include increased sustainability efforts in dairy production, policy shifts favoring organic farming methods, and potential growth in Eastern European markets. Monitoring technological advancements and shifts in consumer demand towards organic products could further influence these trends.
Top countries in Number of Organic Dairy Cows by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Heads) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 263,240 | 2023 | +1.04% | +6.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 187,050 | 2023 | +4.26% | +5.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 124,610 | 2023 | +3.22% | +1.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 95,180 | 2023 | +4.89% | +3.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 94,260 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 83,950 | 2023 | +2.75% | +1.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 64,470 | 2023 | +1.64% | +1.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 59,760 | 2023 | +10% | +0.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 45,760 | 2023 | +4.7% | +4.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 27,340 | 2023 | +5.49% | +4.9% | View data |
