In 2023, France led the European countries with the highest area of oilseeds fully converted to organic farming at 31.11%, closely followed by Romania at 30.98%. Italy and Estonia have substantially lower shares at 9.49% and 3.5% respectively. Despite modest shares, Nordic countries exhibit small but noteworthy figures with Denmark and Finland at around 1%. Notable year-on-year increases were seen in Estonia (25.11%) and the Czech Republic (24.28%), while Bulgaria witnessed a decline of -5.43%. Over a five-year span ending in 2023, Portugal's calculated CAGR was significantly impacted by a 56.22% increase.
Future trends in the sector point to a steady rise in organic farming adoption in Eastern European countries, potentially boosting Romania, Czech Republic, and Bulgaria's statuses. Additionally, fluctuations in market dynamics and environmental policies may substantially influence organic conversion rates across Western Europe, particularly in key players like France and Italy.
Top countries in Oilseeds Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 31.11 | 2023 | +7.08% | +16.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 30.98 | 2023 | +15.23% | +20.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 9.49 | 2023 | +7.34% | +13.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 3.5 | 2023 | +4.66% | +25.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 3.3 | 2023 | +5.8% | +7.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 3.29 | 2023 | +3.23% | +8.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 3 | 2023 | +3.49% | +2.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 2.94 | 2023 | +11.14% | +14.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 2.47 | 2023 | +6.08% | +5.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 1.68 | 2023 | +18.22% | -5.43% | View data |
