The European plums area under conversion to organic farming showcased diversity in growth across countries in 2023. Bulgaria leads with the highest share, followed closely by Poland and France, which saw significant growth, notably Poland with a 68.44% increase. Conversely, Croatia, Hungary, and Spain experienced declines. Notably, Belgium and Slovakia presented remarkable growth of 83.84% and 76.23%, respectively. Some countries like Macedonia, Lithuania, Malta, Sweden, and Slovenia showed no changes.
Future trends to watch include:
- The potential for Poland and Belgium to continue their rapid expansions in organic conversion.
- Monitoring whether declines in Spain, Serbia, Hungary, and Croatia will stabilize or continue.
- Exploration of new regulations or support mechanisms in the EU could further impact organic farming commitments across these nations.
Top countries in Plums Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 25.87 | 2023 | +11.43% | -0.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 24.78 | 2023 | +7.75% | +68.44% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 20.09 | 2023 | +13.76% | +11.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 13.87 | 2023 | +0.22% | +3.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 3.29 | 2023 | +10.63% | +1.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 2.31 | 2023 | +2.89% | -3.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 2.16 | 2023 | +4.52% | -4.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 1.89 | 2023 | -5.08% | +1.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 1.89 | 2023 | -5.12% | -7.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 0.71 | 2023 | +22.22% | +9.46% | View data |
