The 2023 data shows France leading in the conversion of sunflower seed areas to organic farming with 55.35 thousand hectares, followed by Romania at 52.54 thousand hectares. Recent trends highlight significant year-on-year growth, especially in European countries such as Croatia (+23.41%), the Czech Republic (+40.84%), and Portugal (+46.74%). Notably, Bulgaria saw a slight decline of -3.41% while Ireland experienced a -12.94% decrease. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate indicates a substantial shift towards organic farming across many European countries.
Future trends to monitor include the potential for further expansion in organic farming practices in emerging markets such as Poland and Portugal. Additionally, innovative agricultural technologies and favorable policies may drive further conversion rates in countries with currently smaller organic cultivation areas, such as Slovenia and Lithuania.
Top countries in Sunflower Seed Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 55,350 | 2023 | +9.97% | +21.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 52,540 | 2023 | +4.62% | +19.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12,960 | 2023 | +8.05% | +13.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 10,240 | 2023 | +2.04% | +8.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 7,420 | 2023 | +6.15% | +8.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 7,100 | 2022 | 0% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 5,740 | 2023 | +17.28% | -3.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 4,220 | 2023 | +13.64% | +23.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2,030 | 2023 | +2.94% | +11.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1,990 | 2023 | +2.47% | +2.11% | View data |
