The European olives area fully converted and under conversion to organic farming shows notable diversity across countries. By 2024, Italy leads with 277.31 thousand hectares, followed by Spain with 239.74 thousand hectares and Greece with 64.11 thousand hectares. Smaller contributions are noted from Portugal, France, and others. Over 2023, France experienced the highest year-on-year increase at 8.97%, with Italy and Spain also observing growth rates of 3.01% and 3.68% respectively. The introduction of organic practices is gaining traction, highlighted by Malta's significant 10.76% increase, albeit from a much smaller base.
In future trends, expect continued growth in organic conversion driven by EU policies promoting sustainable farming. Italy and Spain will remain critical players due to their large olive production volumes. Emerging growth opportunities might arise in smaller regions showing willingness to expand organic initiatives, driven by market demands and environmental policies.
Top countries in Olives Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 277,310 | 2023 | +3.8% | +3.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 239,740 | 2023 | +2.41% | +3.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 64,110 | 2023 | +3.5% | +4.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 22,730 | 2023 | +1.24% | +5.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 8,170 | 2023 | +7.59% | +8.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 2,110 | 2023 | +1.68% | +1.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 1,740 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 316 | 2023 | +3.61% | +4.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 15 | 2023 | +7.14% | +10.76% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Montenegro | 4 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
