In 2023, Italy led with 2.02% of its total utilized agricultural area for olives fully converted or under conversion to organic farming, showing a 1.77% increase from their previous year. Portugal and Greece had notable increases, at 5.01% and 4.04% respectively. Malta saw a significant year-on-year percentage increase of 14.87%, although from a smaller base. Overall, all countries listed showed progress in organic conversion; however, smaller nations like France, with no change, contrast with larger producers like Spain, which has a slower conversion rate of 2.74%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in organic farming driven by environmental policies and consumer demand.
- Potential acceleration of conversion rates in France and other countries currently experiencing slower growth.
- The impact of EU policy measures supporting organic transitions on smaller olive-producing nations.
Top countries in Olives Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 2.02 | 2023 | +2.02% | +1.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Cyprus | 1.32 | 2023 | +0.76% | +1.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 1.17 | 2023 | +1.74% | +4.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 0.95 | 2023 | +2.15% | +2.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 0.6 | 2023 | 0% | +5.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malta | 0.16 | 2023 | +6.67% | +14.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 0.14 | 2023 | 0% | +1.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 0.07 | 2023 | 0% | +6.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 0.02 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
