The European olive sector is seeing a notable shift towards organic farming, with Italy leading at 231.71 thousand hectares fully converted by 2023. Italy showed a 4.91% year-on-year growth, while Spain's organic olive area reached 206.0 thousand hectares, with a 3.38% increase. Greece and Portugal have shown significant growth rates too, with 5.25% and 7.51% respectively. Other countries like France and Croatia experienced moderate increases. Notably, countries like Montenegro and Macedonia recorded no growth.
Future trends to watch include the uptick in organic cultivation influenced by heightened consumer demand for sustainable products. This trend is likely to expand, powered by policy support aimed at bolstering organic agricultural practices across Europe. Watch for investments in sustainable farming technologies which could further boost organic conversion rates.
Top countries in Olives Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 231,710 | 2023 | +4.78% | +4.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 206,000 | 2023 | +4.96% | +3.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 44,090 | 2023 | +4.58% | +5.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 22,900 | 2023 | -5.34% | +7.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 5,490 | 2023 | +4.41% | +5.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 2,020 | 2023 | +15.64% | +6.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 1,570 | 2023 | +4.05% | +7.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 271 | 2023 | +3.44% | +4.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 12 | 2023 | +9.09% | +5.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Montenegro | 4 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
