The 2024 analysis of European apricots fully converted to organic farming indicates Italy as the leader, occupying 44.86% of the organic apricot area market share. Spain and France follow at 15.92% and 13.03%, respectively. Romania notably reached a 58.4% year-on-year growth in 2023, reflecting an aggressive expansion strategy. Other significant growth was observed in Slovenia (67.03%) and Serbia (34.66%), while markets like Portugal (-11.58%) and Slovakia (-25.74%) witnessed contractions.
Future trends to watch:
- Continued expansion in Romanian and Slovenian organic farming may indicate larger trends toward Eastern Europe's adoption of organic apricot farming.
- Italy’s dominant share presents a potential model for organic conversion, likely influencing other European countries aiming for significant growth.
- Policy shifts towards sustainable agriculture will create opportunities for countries with negative growth to reverse trends and foster organic agriculture expansion.
Top countries in Apricots Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 44.86 | 2023 | +5.59% | +5.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 15.92 | 2023 | +4.5% | +6.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 13.03 | 2023 | +0.86% | +2.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 9.6 | 2023 | +32.82% | +58.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 3.94 | 2023 | +27.6% | +9.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 3.88 | 2023 | +23.01% | -3.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 2.53 | 2023 | +8.38% | +24.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 2.4 | 2023 | +8.18% | +22.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 1.62 | 2023 | +9.43% | +8.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 0.75 | 2023 | -3.57% | -8.02% | View data |
