In 2023, Italy led the European chart with 3.8 thousand hectares of cherries fully converted to organic farming, followed by Bulgaria with 1.68 thousand hectares. Notable increases include Hungary (21.35%), Romania (22.52%), and Denmark (35.1%). However, Lithuania experienced a significant decline at -100%. Over the past five years, the CAGR varied across countries, reflecting growth and some contractions, as in Poland and Portugal. Greece, Macedonia, and Cyprus marked exceptional growth with 27%, 51.57%, and 29.2%, respectively, indicating substantial shifts in organic farming approaches.
Future trends to watch include a continued rise in countries with smaller base numbers like Denmark, Macedonia, and Greece. The potential expansion in Northern European regions, despite current low metrics, holds promise due to increasing consumer demand for organic produce. Focus on sustainability and green agriculture will likely drive further shifts towards organic farming on the European continent.
Top countries in Cherries Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 3,800 | 2023 | +4.42% | +4.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 1,680 | 2023 | +65.92% | +3.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 884 | 2023 | +7.15% | +21.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 814 | 2023 | -0.12% | -0.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 710 | 2023 | +11.46% | +11.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 642 | 2023 | +6.29% | +11.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 416 | 2023 | +19.2% | +12.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 379 | 2023 | +2.16% | +2.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 326 | 2023 | -2.4% | -2.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 267 | 2023 | +9.05% | +22.52% | View data |
