In 2023, Poland led in organic strawberry farming in Europe with 969 hectares, despite a slight decline. France and Italy follow, showing positive growth at 11.52% and 5.9% respectively. Finland, Spain, and Bulgaria also expanded their organic farming efforts. Noteworthy growth was seen in Sweden (16.69%) and Belgium (37.63%), while Denmark witnessed a decline. The Netherlands and Hungary had significant increases. On a five-year scale, overall upward trends in organic farming indicate robust growth in the sector, propelled by consumer demand and environmental considerations.
Future trends to monitor include technological advancements in organic farming methods and evolving consumer preferences towards sustainable practices. Variations in weather patterns and government policies will also influence the growth trajectory across different countries.
Top countries in Strawberries Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 969 | 2023 | +2.87% | -0.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 364 | 2023 | +5.81% | +11.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 281 | 2023 | +6.84% | +5.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 254 | 2023 | +5.39% | +5.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 223 | 2023 | -1.33% | +4.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 223 | 2023 | +9.31% | +3.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 119 | 2023 | +38.37% | +16.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 79 | 2023 | +58% | +37.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 51 | 2023 | -1.92% | -6.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 48 | 2023 | +2.13% | +1.99% | View data |
