The European oilseeds area converted to organic farming in 2023 showed significant disparities among countries. France led with 34.71% share, followed by Romania with 19.68%, illustrating their strong organic transitions. Other countries like Austria and Italy also demonstrated notable commitment with over 8% shares. Conversely, countries such as the United Kingdom and Luxembourg had marginal shares under 0.1%, highlighting varied organic adoption rates across the region. Key growth was observed in France, Latvia, Luxembourg, and Poland, each posting double-digit increases from 2022, while Sweden and Ireland saw declines.
Looking ahead, the focus should be on monitoring the expansion of organic oilseeds areas in countries with emerging organic movements, like the UK and Ireland, to assess recovery potential. Additionally, strong performers like France and Romania will likely sustain or enhance their leads. Energy market dynamics and regulatory changes will also crucially influence future organic conversion rates across the continent.
Top countries in Oilseeds Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 34.71 | 2023 | +13.49% | +16.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 19.68 | 2023 | +6.01% | +6.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 11.59 | 2023 | +10.96% | +15.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8.8 | 2023 | +10.67% | +13.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 3.35 | 2023 | +8.95% | +9.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 2.5 | 2023 | +6.83% | +7.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 2.43 | 2023 | +3.35% | +3.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 2.12 | 2023 | +4.19% | +4.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 1.97 | 2023 | +1.98% | +3.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 1.96 | 2023 | +6.32% | +9.98% | View data |
