The agricultural area under organic agriculture in the Netherlands was recorded at 73.04 thousand hectares in 2023. Over the past decade, there has been a consistent increase in organic agriculture area, surging from 45.5 thousand hectares in 2013. The year-on-year growth highlights the recent trend with a 2.13% increase from 2022 to 2023, while the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at 2.68%. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 projects a modest growth with a CAGR of 1.48% and an estimated total growth of 7.62% by 2028, potentially reaching 80.21 thousand hectares.
Future trends to watch for:
- Continued consumer demand for sustainable and organic products driving incremental growth.
- Potential policy changes and subsidies within the EU that could influence organic farming expansion.
- Technological advancements and better farming practices boosting productivity and fostering organic agriculture growth.