In 2023, France led the European maize area fully converted to organic farming, accounting for over 39% of the share, followed by Romania and Italy. France saw a notable year-on-year growth of 10.72%, while Denmark showed the highest increase of 87.22%. Conversely, declines were observed in Serbia and Montenegro. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has been diverse across countries, indicating dynamic shifts in organic farming adoption.
Future trends to watch include continued expansion in countries with recent high growth rates like Poland and Finland, as well as the potential rebound in nations with current declines, as organic farming gains momentum driven by policy incentives and consumer preference for sustainable agriculture.
Top countries in Maize Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 39.08 | 2023 | +6.57% | +10.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 20.29 | 2023 | +3.41% | +13.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.69 | 2023 | +6.32% | +4.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 10.72 | 2023 | +15.41% | +29.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 5.29 | 2023 | +23.05% | +39.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 3.96 | 2023 | +7.36% | +0.067% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 2.77 | 2023 | +16.19% | +10.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 1.19 | 2023 | +4.32% | +10.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 0.93 | 2023 | +79.42% | -0.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 0.75 | 2023 | +5.85% | +15.83% | View data |
