In 2023, Italy led in root crops area under conversion to organic farming, with a value of 1.43 thousand hectares, followed closely by France and Spain. Significant year-on-year growth was observed in Portugal (142.87%), Estonia (84.94%), and Sweden (48.62%). The most notable declines occurred in Lithuania (-30.12%) and Macedonia (-27.52%). Belgium and Slovakia also recorded negative growth. Over the past five years, organic farming conversion has gained traction, particularly in Eastern Europe and smaller countries.
Future trends to watch include increased conversion due to policies supporting sustainable agriculture and consumer demand for organic products. Growth might be more pronounced in nations emerging from lower organic conversion bases.
Top countries in Root Crops Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 1,430 | 2023 | +24.98% | +9.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,030 | 2023 | +2.19% | +9.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 414 | 2023 | +14.36% | +8.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 311 | 2023 | +8.36% | +27.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 308 | 2023 | +5.26% | +1.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 257 | 2023 | +6.2% | +11.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 238 | 2023 | +36.78% | +84.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 234 | 2023 | +13.04% | +0.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 230 | 2023 | +6.98% | +5.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 197 | 2023 | +1.03% | -5.9% | View data |
