The Bio Eco Actual International Yearbook 2025 – Trends 2026 brings together market data, policy developments, interviews and analysis of the European organic sector. This page summarises the principal findings and provides free access to the complete edition.
The Yearbook covers developments in the European organic market, specialised organic retail, EU organic policy, interviews with industry leaders, major trade fairs, natural and organic cosmetics, and current research projects.
European organic market: key figures
These selected figures provide a snapshot of the development of organic agriculture and the organic food market in Europe and worldwide. The data come from original statistical and sector sources referenced in the Yearbook and related market analysis.
| Key figure | Year | Territory | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98.9 million hectares of agricultural land managed organically | 2023 | Worldwide | FiBL / IFOAM – Organics International |
| 4.3 million organic producers | 2023 | Worldwide | FiBL / IFOAM – Organics International |
| More than €136 billion in organic food and drink retail sales | 2023 | Worldwide | FiBL / IFOAM – Organics International |
| 19.5 million hectares of organic farmland | 2023 | Europe | FiBL |
| 17.7 million hectares of organic farmland | 2023 | European Union | FiBL |
| Organic farmland represents 10.9% of agricultural land | 2023 | European Union | FiBL |
| 3.0 million hectares of organic farmland | 2023 | Spain | FiBL |
| DKK 16.0 billion in organic food retail sales | 2024 | Denmark | Statistics Denmark |
| Organic products represent 11.6% of food retail sales | 2024 | Denmark | Statistics Denmark |
| £3.7 billion in organic sales, up 7.3% year on year | 2024 | United Kingdom | Soil Association |
Inside the Bio Eco Actual International Yearbook
- Organic market
- Industry leaders
- Organic movement
- Trade fairs
- Natural and organic cosmetics
- Research and innovation
Organic market
The Yearbook analyses the evolution of the European organic market and the different dynamics shaping consumption, accessibility and specialised retail. It looks at the challenges facing mature markets as well as the growth potential of countries where organic consumption is still developing.
- “Organic is not reserved for an elite, it must be accessible to everyone”
- Bio Planet: “The Polish organic market has the chance to grow rapidly”
- EcorNaturaSì: “Organic isn’t a product. It’s a cultural movement”
Industry leaders
Executives and companies from across the organic food industry discuss distribution, exports, consumer expectations and the future of the sector. The interviews offer a business perspective on how established organic companies are adapting to changing markets while maintaining their positioning and values.
- Clearspring: “We need to speak with honesty”
- Laboratorios Almond: “Exporting means traveling and meeting the customer”
Organic movement
The European organic sector is also being shaped by regulation, agricultural policy, pricing and the relationship between producers, processors, retailers and consumers. The Yearbook examines some of the main political and structural issues affecting the development of organic agriculture in Europe.
- Revision of the Organic Regulation
- Fairness from Barn to Brussels: the movement’s push for fair prices
- EU Organic Awards inspire the future of organic
- The Cactus Project by Nature Bio Foods
Trade fairs
International trade fairs remain important meeting points for organic brands, retailers, distributors, importers and other professionals. The Yearbook reviews some of the principal events on the European organic calendar and the commercial and sector opportunities they provide.
- BIOFACH 2026: The future is now! “The floor belongs to the Young”
- Alimentaria: strengthening its international leadership
- The must-attend events for professionals in the European organic sector
Natural and organic cosmetics
The cosmetics section explores innovation and tradition in the natural and organic cosmetics sector. Topics range from research into the skin microbiota to the evolution of specialist manufacturers with a long history in natural personal care.
- Skin-friendly bacteria: the role of microbiota in modern cosmetics
- Jabones Beltrán: a century of tradition and innovation in natural soapmaking
Research and innovation
Research continues to provide evidence and new tools for the development of more resilient agricultural systems. This edition looks at projects related to agroecology, the environmental and social contribution of organic farming, and soil regeneration in Europe and Africa.
- The SustainSahel project: innovations for sustainable African agriculture
- What organic farming achieves for the environment and society
- Soil regeneration across Spain: insights from the InBestSoil experimental sites
About the International Yearbook
The Bio Eco Actual International Yearbook 2025 – Trends 2026 is published by Bio Eco Actual, independent organic trade media. The print edition has a circulation of 1,000 copies and is distributed free of charge to professionals in the organic sector.
The complete 36-page edition is also freely available online, with no registration required.
