In 2023, Spain's area fully converted to organic farming for cherries stood at 642 hectares. Over the past two years, there has been a consistent upward trend with year-on-year variations of 8.24% in 2022 and 6.29% in 2023. The average annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years (2019-2023) was 11.29%, indicating a strong and steady growth in organic cherry farming.
Future trends to watch for:
- Forecasted growth indicates a continued expansion of organic cherry farming, with a projected CAGR of 3.97% for the next five years.
- Overall growth rate over this forecasted period is estimated to be 21.5%, reaching up to 825 hectares by 2028.
- Market dynamics such as consumer demand for organic produce, policy support for organic farming, and technological advancements in organic agriculture could further influence growth trends.