In 2024, the landscape of European pome fruit areas fully converted to organic farming reveals significant variances among countries. France leads with 20.16 thousand hectares, followed by Italy at 14.69 thousand hectares. Hungary, Romania, and Greece exhibit notable areas, with Hungary at 3.81 and Greece showing a striking year-on-year increase of 63.25%. Notable declines are seen in countries like Poland, with a substantial drop of 27.46%. The United Kingdom and the Czech Republic display minimal fluctuations, while Montenegro stands out with an exceptional increase of 129.69%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Continued growth in countries with strong upward trends such as Montenegro, Greece, and Slovenia.
- Potential recovery in nations with declining or stagnating organic farming areas like Poland and Serbia.
- Emerging emphasis on sustainability and increased governmental support may spur further conversions in less dominant countries.
Top countries in Pome Fruits Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 20,160 | 2023 | +14.52% | +19.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 14,690 | 2023 | +10.13% | +12.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 3,810 | 2023 | +10.78% | +24.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 3,570 | 2023 | +8.77% | +15.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 2,690 | 2023 | +44.47% | +63.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 2,520 | 2023 | +9.56% | +15.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 1,650 | 2023 | -0.78% | -0.024% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 1,320 | 2023 | +11.4% | -0.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1,140 | 2023 | -73.66% | -27.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 958 | 2023 | -1.84% | +0.1% | View data |
