The organic farming sector for Spelt and Wheat in Europe shows noteworthy variations across countries. In 2023, Austria led with 2.4% of its agricultural area dedicated to organic spelt and wheat, followed by Italy and Sweden. Germany recorded a remarkable 16.35% year-on-year growth, while Lithuania and Estonia saw over 11% increases. Poland and Malta had a significant surge of over 20% each, although starting from a low base. Meanwhile, countries like Spain, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom showed no growth, indicating potential saturation or stabilization in their organic sectors.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued expansion in countries with large agricultural areas like Germany and Austria.
- Growing interest in organic conversion in Eastern Europe, especially in Poland and Lithuania.
- Potential shifts in consumer preferences and policy incentives towards organic farming across Europe, impacting growth rates.
Top countries in Spelt and Wheat Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 2.4 | 2023 | +5.26% | +6.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 1.7 | 2023 | +2.41% | +2.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 1.58 | 2023 | +1.94% | +4.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 1.41 | 2023 | +3.68% | +11.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Estonia | 1.29 | 2023 | +5.74% | +11.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 1.13 | 2023 | +9.71% | +16.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 0.93 | 2023 | +10.71% | +6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 0.76 | 2023 | +5.56% | +6.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 0.68 | 2023 | +7.94% | +9.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 0.68 | 2023 | +4.62% | +5.51% | View data |
