The European soya area that is fully converted or under conversion to organic farming varies significantly across countries. As of 2024, France leads with 85.8 thousand hectares, followed by Austria and Romania with 37.51 and 33.03 thousand hectares, respectively. From 2023 to 2024, countries like Slovakia and Poland showed remarkable growth with 27.31% and 28.68% year-on-year increases. Bulgaria and Spain also experienced significant surges, increasing by 39.17% and 68.63%, while Lithuania saw a slight decline by 2.17%. The 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates overall robust expansion in the region, especially in developing organic markets.
Looking ahead, expect more countries to expand their organic soya area in response to rising consumer demand and European Union support for sustainable agriculture. Policies aimed at reducing carbon footprints and promoting biodiversity could further accelerate this trend across Europe. Watch for increased organic soya production in less prominent countries as they tap into the growing global organic market.
Top countries in Soya Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 85,800 | 2023 | +14.39% | +21.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 37,510 | 2023 | +9.62% | +13.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 33,030 | 2023 | +15.74% | +14.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 21,810 | 2023 | +10.45% | +13.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 6,290 | 2023 | +24.24% | +27.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 3,990 | 2023 | +8.72% | +11.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 2,740 | 2023 | +8.27% | +12.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 1,800 | 2023 | -2.01% | -2.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1,020 | 2023 | +8.32% | +28.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 694 | 2023 | +7.76% | +17.72% | View data |
