In 2023, Croatia led European countries with 0.11% of its total agricultural area under conversion to organic farming for aromatic, medicinal, and culinary plants, despite a slight decline. Hungary saw significant growth of 51.57%, while Greece and Estonia also experienced noticeable increases. Most other countries had minimal changes or remained steady, with notable declines in Croatia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Cyprus.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing conversions in Central and Eastern European countries, as organic farming gains popularity.
- Potential policy changes in major European agricultural nations, impacting organic farming incentives.
- Technological advancements to enhance organic farming practices, potentially increasing conversions.
Top countries in Aromatic, Medicinal and Culinary Plants Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Croatia | 0.11 | 2023 | +10% | -7.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 0.08 | 2023 | +14.29% | +51.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 0.07 | 2023 | +40% | +18.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 0.07 | 2023 | 0% | -6.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 0.06 | 2023 | +20% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 0.04 | 2023 | +33.33% | +9.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 0.03 | 2023 | +50% | +8.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 0.03 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Macedonia | 0.03 | 2023 | +50% | -5.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 0.03 | 2023 | 0% | +24.57% | View data |
