In 2023, France led Europe with 18.91 thousand hectares of pome fruit area in organic farming. Italy and Germany followed, highlighting a prominent adoption of organic methods. Notable growth was observed in Greece at 45%, Hungary at 13.49%, and Belgium at 11.2%, suggesting a rising trend towards organic farming. Conversely, Poland and Portugal experienced declines, with drops of 8.97% and 11.97%, respectively, indicating potential challenges in organic adoption or market conditions.
Future trends to watch for include sustained growth in markets that show high year-on-year increases, such as Greece and Hungary, and recovery in markets with downturns like Poland. Additionally, increased consumer preference for organic products and regulatory support may further drive organic conversion.
Top countries in Pome Fruits Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 18,910 | 2023 | +3.53% | +5.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 15,820 | 2023 | +3.85% | +4.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 9,830 | 2023 | +4.47% | +6.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 6,470 | 2023 | +7.91% | +13.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 5,110 | 2023 | -21.73% | -8.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 4,290 | 2023 | +1.42% | +5.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 3,270 | 2023 | +6.76% | +8.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 2,420 | 2023 | +39.25% | +45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2,120 | 2023 | +3.41% | +2.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1,810 | 2023 | -1.36% | -0.48% | View data |
