In 2023, Spain led the European barley area fully converted and under conversion to organic farming, followed closely by France and Germany. Notable growth was observed in Finland (15.47%) and France (15.15%). Slovakia showed the highest growth rate at 21.34%, signaling emerging interest. Conversely, Italy and Lithuania experienced declines of -5.74% and -7.39%, respectively. Countries like Ireland and Austria also demonstrated significant percentage increases, with Ireland witnessing a sharp rise of 19.39%. Meanwhile, countries such as Serbia and Cyprus faced substantial decreases of -24.39% and -5.44%.
Future trends to watch include the continued expansion of organic barley farming in high-growth countries like Slovakia and Finland, supported by increasing consumer demand. Furthermore, fluctuations in Croatia and Ireland may stabilize, while Serbia's sharp decline raises concerns about longer-term sustainability in organic farming practices. Additionally, consideration of sustainability policies and subsidies might influence market dynamics significantly.
Top countries in Barley Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 18.79 | 2023 | +3.34% | +4.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 18.34 | 2023 | +11.47% | +15.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 14.69 | 2023 | +11.43% | +13.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 8.2 | 2023 | +6.43% | +5.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.35 | 2023 | -8.66% | -5.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 6.88 | 2023 | +4.47% | -1.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 5.26 | 2023 | +14.43% | +12.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 4.3 | 2023 | +13.04% | +15.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 3.57 | 2023 | +6.82% | +9.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 2.84 | 2023 | -0.78% | +0.89% | View data |
