In 2024, Spain leads Europe in organic breeding sheep volume with 539.48 thousand heads, despite a 2.42% decline from 2023. France follows with 486.87 thousand heads, experiencing a 3.74% increase. The United Kingdom, at 263.46 thousand heads, saw a significant 10.02% drop. Slovakia and Croatia have similar numbers, but Croatia showed a 5.06% rise.
Other notable year-on-year variations include Bulgaria's 6.15% increase and Ireland's 4.7% growth. Poland and the Czech Republic observed significant declines at 14.38% and 7.25%, respectively. Croatia and Luxembourg saw notable upward trends, albeit on a smaller scale.
Over a five-year period, varied growth patterns are evident, with several smaller markets such as Luxembourg and Croatia displaying strong CAGR values, suggesting positive growth trends in the organic breeding sheep sector.
Future trends to watch include potential increments in organic breeding due to rising consumer demand for organic products. Challenges might arise from regulatory shifts and climate impacts influencing breeding capacities across Europe. Monitoring these variables will be crucial for stakeholders.
Top countries in Number of Organic Breeding Sheep by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Heads) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 539,480 | 2023 | -1.5% | -2.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 486,870 | 2023 | +3.78% | +3.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 263,460 | 2023 | -6.18% | -10.02% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 72,660 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 72,630 | 2023 | +5.89% | +5.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 71,750 | 2023 | +5.57% | +4.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 62,550 | 2023 | -0.61% | -0.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 59,960 | 2023 | +1% | +0.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 43,870 | 2023 | -8.47% | -7.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 27,020 | 2023 | +22.16% | +6.15% | View data |
