In 2023, Croatia and Romania led in the conversion to organic farming within their oilseeds area, with values at 0.78% and 0.77%, respectively. Estonia and Lithuania followed with 0.61% and 0.38%. The Czech Republic showed the most significant year-on-year increase at 31.95%, alongside notable growth in Latvia (27.23%) and Norway (24.57%). The largest countries by agricultural scale, such as France and Spain, exhibited modest conversions of 0.22% and 0.03%, respectively. In recent years, Croatia and Romania have sustained double-digit annual increases, indicating a strong upward trend in organic conversion.
Future trends to watch include potential acceleration in Poland and Luxembourg, which, despite low 2023 values, demonstrate promising year-on-year growth. Additionally, continued growth in countries like Latvia and Estonia is expected, likely driven by increasing consumer demand for organic products and emerging agricultural policies favoring sustainability.
Top countries in Oilseeds Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Croatia | 0.78 | 2023 | +9.86% | +11.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 0.77 | 2023 | +13.24% | +17.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 0.61 | 2023 | +7.02% | +7.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 0.38 | 2023 | +8.57% | +14.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 0.32 | 2023 | +6.67% | +2.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 0.28 | 2023 | +12% | +16.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 0.25 | 2023 | +19.05% | +27.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 0.24 | 2023 | +9.09% | +8.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 0.22 | 2023 | +4.76% | +4.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 0.22 | 2023 | +4.76% | +2.98% | View data |
