In 2023, Poland led the European countries in terms of area fully converted to organic plum farming, with a significant growth rate of 41.9%. Romania and Bulgaria also showed notable increases with 11.29% and 13.41% respectively. France and Italy experienced moderate growth, whereas Hungary and Greece saw substantial increases of 20.55% and 39.33%, respectively. Conversely, Cyprus and the Netherlands experienced decreases in organic plum farming areas.
Future trends to watch include potential continued expansion in Poland and Hungary, given their high recent growth rates. The consistent interest in organic farming could drive further convergence among European countries in their organic agricultural practices. Focus may also shift towards sustainability and technological integration in farming practices across the continent.
Top countries in Plums Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 7,250 | 2023 | +9.59% | +41.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 3,090 | 2023 | +8.51% | +11.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 2,620 | 2023 | +18.74% | +13.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 2,540 | 2023 | +5.39% | +3.04% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 1,280 | 2023 | +5.54% | +5.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 925 | 2023 | +8.57% | +10.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 795 | 2023 | +14.55% | +7.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 759 | 2023 | -2.19% | +0.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 359 | 2023 | +7.49% | +20.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 359 | 2023 | +4.36% | +0.57% | View data |
