In 2023, France led the European utilised agricultural area under conversion to organic farming with a significant share, followed by Spain and Italy. Several regions experienced notable year-on-year variations: Portugal's growth spiked by over 80%, while Hungary observed a 21% increase. However, countries like Italy and Greece saw a decrease. Finland, Sweden, and the UK also experienced negative trends, highlighting variability in organic farming adoption across Europe.
Looking ahead, the focus will be on how countries with rapid recent growth, such as Portugal and Slovakia, maintain momentum. Additionally, addressing the setbacks in countries with declining rates, such as Sweden and Italy, will likely be crucial. Understanding market dynamics and regulatory regimes that encourage or hinder organic conversion in different regions will offer valuable insights. Monitoring policy changes and consumer demand shifts will be key in forecasting future developments in the organic farming sector.
Top countries in Utilised Agricultural Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 22.05 | 2023 | +5.87% | +4.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 16.52 | 2023 | -18.67% | +10.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 13.27 | 2023 | +2.03% | -2.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 11.16 | 2023 | -29.07% | +81.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 8 | 2023 | +3.25% | +10.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 5.26 | 2023 | +13.86% | -1.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 3.21 | 2023 | +6.97% | +21.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.18 | 2023 | -4.15% | -3.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 2.75 | 2023 | +12.4% | +4.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1.68 | 2023 | +7.78% | +30.38% | View data |
