In 2023, Poland leads in the European berries area converted to organic farming with 31.75 hectares, followed by Germany at 6.81 and Serbia at 6.67 hectares. Remarkably, Belgium and Montenegro show significant growth with 22.31% and 50.79% increases, respectively. Conversely, Lithuania, Macedonia, and Ireland witnessed declines, with Lithuania dropping by 5.68%. Countries like Latvia, Romania, and Denmark are experiencing robust growth in organic conversion. Over the past five years, a consistent shift toward organic farming has emerged across European nations, albeit at different paces.
Looking ahead, trends likely to shape the organic berry farming landscape in Europe include increased consumer preference for organic produce, government incentives, and technological advancements in sustainable farming practices. As awareness grows about health benefits and environmental sustainability, more countries may boost their conversion rates, particularly those with currently low organic farming shares.
Top countries in Berries Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 31.75 | 2023 | +5.16% | +0.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 6.81 | 2023 | +4.29% | +4.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 6.67 | 2023 | +11.35% | +4.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 6.13 | 2023 | -4.54% | -5.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 5.7 | 2023 | +12.35% | +16.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 5.65 | 2023 | +9.1% | +10.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 5.63 | 2023 | +7.72% | +15.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 4.59 | 2023 | +5.04% | +4.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 3.95 | 2023 | +6.29% | +8.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 3.94 | 2023 | +4.31% | +6.97% | View data |
