In 2023, Spain leads the European barley area fully converted to organic farming with a share of 25.61%, despite a slight decrease. France follows with robust growth of 13.87%. Italy and Sweden maintain stable growth, while Romania and Macedonia experience remarkable increases. Conversely, Estonia and Lithuania face significant declines. The United Kingdom sees a minor decrease, while Finland and Denmark exhibit moderate growth.
Future trends indicate a shift towards increased organic farming in response to rising demand for sustainable agriculture. Countries like Romania and Slovakia exhibit potential for higher organic conversion, while careful monitoring is essential for regions facing declines like Portugal and Bulgaria.
Top countries in Barley Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 25.61 | 2023 | +3.68% | -0.016% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 14.88 | 2023 | +5.63% | +13.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 14.52 | 2023 | +2.94% | +0.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 11.58 | 2023 | +9.31% | +0.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 9.29 | 2023 | +3.77% | +3.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 4.75 | 2023 | -1.45% | -0.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 3.96 | 2023 | +4.08% | +6.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 2.88 | 2023 | +1.67% | +17.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2.17 | 2023 | +1.59% | +4.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.33 | 2023 | +8.07% | +3.11% | View data |
