In 2023, Italy led the European brassicas area in organic conversion with 47.4 hectares, followed by Spain and Germany. The most notable year-on-year increase was in Romania, exhibiting a 70.32% growth, while the Netherlands faced a decline of 4.98%. Sweden also showed significant expansion with a 48.27% rise, indicating robust organic farming adoption. Belgium, Hungary, and Portugal also posted strong growth, whereas, countries like the Czech Republic experienced a drop. Over the last five years, consistent increases suggest a shift towards organic practices across multiple countries, with some smaller nations catching up rapidly.
Future trends to watch include continued expansion in Italy and Spain as they lead the organic conversion. Emerging markets such as Hungary and Portugal are expected to play a pivotal role, enhancing the European landscape. Attention should also be paid to technological advancements and policy changes that could accelerate or restrain growth in this sector.
Top countries in Brassicas Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 47.4 | 2023 | +7.45% | +7.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 20.17 | 2023 | +6.74% | +6.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 8.72 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 6.26 | 2023 | +2.51% | +6.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 4.2 | 2023 | +8.44% | +12.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 3.55 | 2023 | -4.54% | -4.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 3.42 | 2023 | +2.45% | +3.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 2.2 | 2023 | +29.91% | +48.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 1.52 | 2023 | +10.78% | +16.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 1.43 | 2023 | +12.96% | +15.83% | View data |
