In 2023, Italy led the European area under conversion to organic peach farming with 37.5 hectares, despite a slight decline of 0.073%. Spain and France followed, exhibiting growths of 4.56% and 6.01%, respectively. Portugal showed a noteworthy 100% leap, and Hungary and Greece witnessed substantial increases, 27.8% and 36.77% respectively. Meanwhile, Romania and Macedonia experienced decreases, with other countries displaying varied growth trends.
Future trends to watch in European organic peach farming include:
- Continued growth in Portugal, underscoring a rapidly burgeoning organic sector.
- Potential increases in Eastern European conversion efforts, especially as markets mature.
- Monitoring Italy's potential recovery and factors influencing its current dip.
Top countries in Peaches Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 37.5 | 2023 | +10.39% | -0.073% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 25.46 | 2023 | +7.21% | +4.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 14.81 | 2023 | +5.26% | +6.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 4.35 | 2023 | +14.63% | -2.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 4.17 | 2023 | -2.44% | +3.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 3.7 | 2023 | +29.03% | +100% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 3.47 | 2023 | +17.19% | +27.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 3.1 | 2023 | +8.06% | +36.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2.22 | 2023 | +29.73% | +4.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 0.56 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
