In 2023, Italy led European countries with 140.94 thousand hectares of organic durum wheat, showing a 6.69% increase from the prior year. Notable growth was also observed in Romania at 16.5%, Cyprus at 18.66%, and Croatia at 18.68%. Conversely, Spain and Greece experienced declines of 3.41% and 16.49%, respectively. France demonstrated a positive trend with an 11.92% increase, while smaller markets like the Czech Republic exhibited a significant surge of 24.87%. The five-year CAGR indicates consistent progress in organic conversions across Europe, albeit with variability among countries.
Future trends to watch:
- Greater adoption of organic cultivation due to increased consumer demand and environmental policies.
- Continued leadership by Italy, with potential expansion in Spain and France.
- Smaller countries may drive growth due to increased investments in organic farming practices.
- Potential impacts from climate change affecting yield and conversion rates.
Top countries in Durum Wheat Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 140,940 | 2023 | +5.61% | +6.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 11,410 | 2023 | +3.9% | -3.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 5,370 | 2023 | +8.98% | +11.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 2,590 | 2023 | -24.2% | -16.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 1,900 | 2023 | +7.05% | +16.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Cyprus | 715 | 2023 | +28.6% | +18.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 497 | 2023 | +14.52% | -1.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 292 | 2023 | +11.45% | -12.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 263 | 2023 | +36.98% | -22.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 193 | 2023 | +26.14% | +11.1% | View data |
