In 2023, Italy led with the highest area under conversion to organic farming at 13.89 thousand hectares, reflecting a slight decline of 2.31% from the previous year. Spain and France followed, albeit with negative growth rates of 2.01% and 4.65% respectively. Remarkable year-on-year growth was noted in Ireland with 52.32%, Slovakia with 29.11%, and Hungary with 22.4%. Contrastingly, significant declines were seen in Poland at 48.02% and Finland at 8.14%.
Future trends to watch include a growing interest in organic farming, driven by consumer preference for sustainable agriculture and government incentives. Countries like Slovakia and Norway may continue to demonstrate significant growth, while established markets such as Italy and Spain might witness stabilization or slower growth rates due to market saturation.
Top countries in Fresh Vegetables Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 13,890 | 2023 | +8.47% | -2.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 3,170 | 2023 | +0.52% | -2.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 2,550 | 2023 | -10.75% | -4.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 1,560 | 2023 | +19.3% | +22.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 1,340 | 2023 | +12.82% | +4.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 1,280 | 2023 | +11.37% | +10.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 550 | 2023 | +8.06% | -8.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 343 | 2023 | -83.67% | -48.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 316 | 2023 | +9.34% | +10.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 270 | 2023 | -0.37% | -6.36% | View data |
