The data for 2023 indicates that Spain leads with 189.97 thousand hectares of nut areas fully converted to organic farming, followed by Italy with 48.7 thousand hectares. All other countries are significantly behind, with Portugal, France, and Bulgaria displaying single-digit figures. Noteworthy growth rates were evident in countries like Croatia (20.16%) and Romania (40.22%). In contrast, Poland and the Netherlands saw declines in their organic nut farming areas. Over the last five years, the CAGR has been rising, demonstrating a strong shift towards organic farming in several European nations.
Looking ahead, the focus should be on technological enhancements and subsidies that could bolster organic farming. Countries with lower current organic acreages may adopt more advanced farming techniques to catch up. The ongoing trend of embracing sustainability and eco-friendly practices suggests that these figures will continue to rise, particularly in nations showing high recent growth rates. Monitoring these developments can offer insights into future agricultural landscapes in Europe.
Top countries in Nuts Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 189,970 | 2023 | +6.49% | +6.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 48,700 | 2023 | +5.48% | +6.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 16,620 | 2023 | +117.26% | +9.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 14,890 | 2023 | +5.43% | +8.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 10,520 | 2023 | +13.57% | +1.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 8,960 | 2023 | +13.12% | +20.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 5,800 | 2023 | +20.96% | +40.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 2,020 | 2023 | +5.5% | +10.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 1,490 | 2023 | +24.19% | +28.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1,160 | 2023 | +9.31% | +9.8% | View data |
