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<\/p>\nAfter the economic devastation caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the armed conflicts of recent years, and the trade tensions driven by inflation, higher import quotas and shifting tariffs, the European organic market is beginning to show signs of renewed growth, as leaders of the European organic market highlight exclusively for BIOFACH.<\/p>\n
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In EU countries, organic production is experiencing generally positive, though modest and gradual, growth, driven by consumer demand for the benefits of organic products, ranging from health and environmental protection to local economic development. According to the latest data on organic agriculture in Europe, published in the yearbook The World of Organic Agriculture 2025<\/em>, the European Union\u2019s organic farmland continues to grow steadily<\/strong>, reaching more than 17.7 million hectares<\/strong>, accounting for 10.9 percent of total farmland. Spain, France and Italy are the three leading countries in terms of organic farmland. Globally, the EU is the second largest single market for organic products<\/strong>, after the United States, which reported sales of 59.0 billion euros.<\/p>\n Denmark has the world\u2019s highest organic share and the most well-developed organic market. After the market went a bit down in 2023 due to high inflation and a general crisis in the cost of living, organic sales in Denmark increased by around 7.4% in 2024: organic products generated 16 billion DKK<\/strong> in the retail sector (Statistics Denmark 2024). Denmark continues to lead the world in organic market penetration: 11.6% of all food purchases in Denmark are organic<\/strong>. According to Organic Denmark, the country\u2019s largest organic food association, the unique and government-certified Danish organic label The Red \u00d8<\/strong> (established in 1990) has been very important to the widespread success that organic food products have achieved in Denmark.<\/p>\n The labelling scheme underscores the political will to promote organic farming and use its principles to drive food system development. Denmark is a pioneer in providing advisory services to farmers and has created the Innovation Center for Organic Farming, which researches and tests new methods with partial public funding. Furthermore, the food service sector is particularly important: in Denmark alone, professional kitchens serve around 650,000 main meals a day.<\/p>\n Spain, France and Italy are the three leading countries in terms of organic farmland. Globally, the EU is the second largest single market for organic products, after the United States<\/p><\/blockquote>\n 2024 was a somewhat calmer year for food trade than the previous ones in Sweden, Organic Sweden reports. Inflation remained relatively low and interest rates began to fall. At the same time, food prices remained high after the high inflation of recent years. Organic food sales reached SEK 30.9 billion<\/strong>, representing 6.7 percent of total sales. The share of organic food decreased by 0.3 percentage points in 2024, and organic food sales are now 4.3 percent of total food purchases.<\/p>\n The Sweden CAP strategic plan provides for a 23 percent increase in supported organic area, and includes a significant proportion of certified organic land, mainly grassland, not receiving support directly for being organic, but still eligible for other agri-environmental support. Moreover, the country has had multiple organic action plans dating back to 1996. A significant focus of the plans is on training and information initiatives at all levels, including for staff and others engaged in public procurement and catering. It also has ambitious targets for organic share of public procurement<\/strong> (Organic Targets 4 EU).<\/p>\n According to FNAB, France represents nearly a quarter of the European organic market, which in total represents \u20ac50 billion. Data from Agence Bio shows that the consumption of organic products appears to be stabilizing in the country, specialized stores and direct sales channels continue to grow. In 2024, the share of organic products in the French shopping baskets also declined, mostly caused by inflation. Nevertheless, organic products were less affected by inflation compared to conventional goods.<\/p>\n \u201cThese results are highly encouraging for the market, as they show that demand is strong: consumers are looking for high-quality products that are more responsible and respectful of both people and the planet. Organic farming provides answers to the environmental, social, and food-related challenges we face, and French consumers clearly understand this,\u201d says Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Faure<\/strong>, Vice President of Biocoop<\/strong>, a cooperative founded in 1986, which brings together 740 organic stores across France.<\/p>\n The main challenges facing the French market are production, reduced support for organic farming and organic food accessibility<\/strong>. \u201cEurope is now facing increasingly pressing challenges: geopolitical instability that disrupts trade, energy, and supply chains; an escalating climate emergency marked by droughts, floods, and other extreme events; and rural decline that questions the long-term viability of agriculture. In this context, organic farming stands out more than ever as a key part of the solution. Its regulatory framework, in France and in the EU, must support this evolution for the benefit of those working in the field and the citizens who trust the organic label,\u201d Faure<\/strong> adds. \u201cOur aim is to send a clear, inclusive message: organic is not reserved for an elite, it must be accessible to everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n UK organic market doubles in a decade According to the Soil Association, the UK organic market grew by 7.3 percent in 2024, ending the year at \u00a33.7 billion -double what it was 10 years ago. Organic unit sales grew four times more than non-organic products in major retail. Consumer support for organic remained strong despite the cost-of-living crisis, as shoppers seek certified sustainable, high-quality products. Organic farming remains stuck on 3 percent of UK farmland, leaving the market heavily reliant on imports.<\/p>\n Author: <\/strong>Ariadna Coma, in collaboration with BIOFACH<\/a><\/p>\n Article Originally Published in Bio Eco Actual International Yearbok 2025 – Trends 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n Subscribe<\/strong><\/a> to Bio Eco Actual Newsletter and be up to date with the latest news from the Organic Sector<\/strong><\/p>\n Bio Eco Actual<\/em><\/strong>, International Organic NewspaperThe Danish Organic Model, a proven success story<\/h2>\n
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