The area under conversion to organic farming saw significant disparities across European countries in 2023. France led the list with 56.28 thousand hectares, followed by Romania and Poland. Significant growth was seen in Montenegro, Hungary, Slovakia, and Denmark, while Italy and Croatia experienced noticeable declines. The year-on-year trends highlight a mixed landscape with varying national strategies towards organic farming.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued expansion in France as it leads Europe in organic conversion.
- Potential policy changes in Italy to address its large decrements.
- Eastern European and Nordic countries maintaining or increasing areas under conversion.
- Growing consumer demand may further drive organic expansion in smaller countries.
Top countries in Industrial Crops Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 56,280 | 2023 | +8.74% | +9.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 28,710 | 2023 | +8.73% | -2.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 10,830 | 2023 | +16.93% | -1.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 9,080 | 2023 | +23.2% | +9.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8,410 | 2023 | +3.2% | +1.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 6,930 | 2023 | +17.45% | +0.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 4,810 | 2023 | +27.72% | +17.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 3,860 | 2023 | +6.05% | +26.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 3,160 | 2023 | -1% | -9.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2,930 | 2023 | +22.16% | +11.45% | View data |
