As of 2023, Italy leads Europe in fully converted and under-conversion organic leafy and stalked vegetables, with 15.52 thousand hectares, followed by Germany at 4.17 thousand hectares. Notable year-on-year growth occurred in countries like Greece (15.5%), Portugal (17.99%), and Sweden (100.93%). Noteworthy decreases were seen in Spain (-7.38%) and Poland (-9.87%). Over five years, trends show consistent increases across numerous countries, pointing to a continental shift towards organic farming practices.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in organic farming, changing consumer preferences towards sustainable produce, and potential policy shifts favoring organic methods across the European Union, which could further drive the expansion of organic farming areas.
Top countries in Leafy and Stalked Vegetables Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 15,520 | 2023 | +7.71% | +6.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 4,170 | 2023 | +2.61% | +1.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 2,400 | 2023 | -13.04% | -7.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 2,210 | 2023 | +37.81% | +23.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 1,660 | 2023 | +4.6% | +4.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 705 | 2023 | +6.02% | +15.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 678 | 2023 | -12.29% | -9.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 628 | 2023 | -4.85% | +0.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 516 | 2023 | +5.52% | +6.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 471 | 2023 | +25.6% | +17.99% | View data |
