In 2023, Italy dominates the European organic food processing sector, capturing over half of the share at 54.98%. Spain follows with a significant 10.07%, and the United Kingdom holds 4.76%. Year-on-year growth varied, with notable increases in Portugal and Poland, while Hungary and Croatia experienced declines. Over the last five years, the sector witnessed varied growth rates with emergent players like Montenegro seeing substantial increases.
Future trends to watch include:
- The potential continued rise of Portugal as a key player in the organic sector, given its recent growth rate.
- Monitoring the stability of Italy's dominant position amid diversifying European markets.
- Observing technological advancements and sustainability practices influencing regional processors.
- The effects of EU policy changes on organic certification and market access.
Top countries in Number of Processors of Organic Food Products Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 54.98 | 2023 | +3.26% | +4.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 10.07 | 2023 | +3.57% | +3.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 4.76 | 2023 | +2.71% | +0.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 3.69 | 2023 | +2.09% | +1.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 3.67 | 2023 | +2.21% | +1.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 3.18 | 2023 | +8.76% | +11.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 2.88 | 2023 | +0.41% | +0.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 2.5 | 2023 | +2.58% | +3.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 2.01 | 2023 | +3.1% | +3.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2 | 2023 | +0.68% | -0.084% | View data |
