In 2023, Italy led the European fresh pulses area fully converted to organic farming, registering a growth of 6.77% over the previous year. Notably, Portugal, Finland, Ireland, and Serbia experienced significant year-on-year growth with 40.77%, 31.79%, 58.49%, and 32.55%, respectively. Declines were notable in Bulgaria and Romania with reductions of 21.92% and 12.83%, respectively. Over the past five years, areas like Cyprus and Slovakia demonstrated consistent growth, while countries like Bulgaria and the Czech Republic faced consistent declines.
Future trends to watch include:
• Continued growth in Northern and Western European countries driven by heightened consumer demand for organic products.
• Potential recovery and expansion in Eastern European nations as governments and industries push for more sustainable agricultural practices.
• Growing adoption of technology in organic farming which may influence expansion patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh Pulses Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 25,450 | 2023 | +7.14% | +6.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 15,170 | 2023 | +4.33% | -0.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 4,570 | 2023 | +33.72% | -1.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 2,520 | 2023 | +6.55% | +40.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 2,150 | 2023 | +8.6% | +11.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 1,340 | 2023 | +10.5% | +29.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 1,200 | 2023 | +8.53% | +11.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 827 | 2023 | +11.16% | +31.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 750 | 2023 | +14.19% | +0.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 396 | 2023 | -0.5% | -7.54% | View data |
