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Per capita spending on organic food in selected countries in Europe in 2024 (in euros)

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Release date

February 2026

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Europe

Survey time period

2024

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Supplementary notes

The source notes that: "Where not published data exists, best estimates from experts have been used, but new data were not available for all countries. Therefore, in some cases earlier estimates are shown. Values published in national currencies were converted to euros using the 2018 average annual exchange rates according to the Central European bank."

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The per capita spending on organic food in Europe varies depending on the country in question. In 2024, organic food purchases were highest in Switzerland with *** euros spent per person.

What qualifies as organic food?

Food products must adhere to certain national standards to be considered organic. Most commonly, this means the food is grown and processed without being subjected to synthetic compounds such as fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotics and food additives. This extends to the land which the produce is grown on, which needs to be free of prohibited chemicals for multiple years in a row. Livestock also must adhere to specific feeding, housing and breeding requirements. Further restrictions may apply. Worldwide these vary strongly from nation to nation.
In the European Union, products need to be certified, and specific labels for products exist to inform the consumer that the product adheres to EU standards.

Organic market in the EU

Between 2004 and 2024, organic retail sales in the EU and the entirety of Europe have seen strong growth. The pandemic years have dented this trend but organic seems to be back on trend in 2024. Germany was the leading market in 2024, with just under ** billion Euros generated in organic sales. However, the largest share of organic products can be found on the Danish market.