Main EU Countries by Number of Organic Sheep

The United Kingdom leads in the number of organic sheep among the main EU countries, with Italy following closely. Both countries have seen positive growth over recent years, with the UK experiencing a higher year-on-year variation. Greece, Spain, and France also show substantial numbers but at a moderate growth rate. When considering the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years, Italy and Greece demonstrate notable increases, highlighting their emerging significance in organic sheep farming within the EU context.

Future trends to watch include:

• Expansion in organic sheep farming driven by increasing consumer demand for organic products.
• Potential policy shifts promoting organic agriculture, impacting numbers in regions like Spain and France.
• Technological advances and investments leading to productivity increases in organic sheep farming.