In 2024, Italy leads European countries in fully converted organic areas for leafy and stalked vegetables, reaching 10.61 thousand hectares, surpassing Spain significantly. Hungary shows a notable 15.17% year-on-year growth, while Sweden experienced a dramatic 88.02% increase over the previous year. Conversely, Portugal and Serbia saw declines, with -6.22% and -4.07% respectively. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate indicates robust growth trends for smaller countries like Slovenia and Greece, while traditional larger markets like Poland showed more moderate gains.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential expansion in Eastern European countries, leveraging less-intensive agricultural landscapes.
- Continued growth in Northern Europe, driven by strong market demand for sustainable practices.
- Policy shifts in key agricultural nations that could influence organic farming regulations and subsidies.
- Technological advancements improving productivity and profitability in organic farming.
Top countries in Leafy and Stalked Vegetables Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 10,610 | 2023 | +7.75% | +7.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 3,700 | 2023 | +16.64% | +5.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 1,730 | 2023 | +6.38% | +6.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 1,040 | 2023 | +1.85% | +2.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 766 | 2023 | +31.39% | +15.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 561 | 2023 | -5.71% | +1.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 500 | 2023 | +6.61% | +7.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 444 | 2023 | +4.72% | +16.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 295 | 2023 | +8.86% | +16.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 207 | 2023 | +5.08% | +1.1% | View data |
