In 2023, Italy led the European organic farming of durum wheat with a significant 84.03 hectares share, demonstrating a year-on-year growth of 6.24%. Among other countries, Austria and Germany showed substantial increases, with variations of 26.76% and 45.68%, respectively. Conversely, Greece, France, and Spain recorded considerable declines. Malta saw a notable decrease of -100%, indicating a complete conversion drop. Year-on-year variations highlight evolving market dynamics, and a negative trend in several countries reflects potential market challenges.
Future trends to watch include the strategic expansion efforts in smaller markets to capitalize on increasing organic demands. Growth in Austria and Germany suggests potential shifts towards higher adaptation rates and organic area share expansion across Europe.
Top countries in Durum Wheat Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 84.03 | 2023 | +5.09% | +6.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 5.05 | 2023 | -4.21% | -5.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 3.57 | 2023 | +3.99% | -5.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 1.86 | 2023 | -29.54% | -19.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 1.76 | 2023 | +16.21% | +26.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 1.61 | 2023 | +19.17% | +45.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 0.45 | 2023 | +0.94% | -1.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 0.35 | 2023 | +5.22% | +26.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 0.35 | 2023 | +15.47% | +3.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 0.32 | 2023 | +10.15% | +9.17% | View data |
