Austria - Organic sector factsheet. Production/market trends & policies

The organic sector holds a prominent position within Austria's agricultural industry. Austria is the only EU country to already exceed the EU target of 25% (on average) of agricultural land under organic management, reaching more than 700 kha (27.5%) in 2022. This represents a 54% growth compared with 2001. Austria is also among the top countries regarding organic market share reaching a retail sales value of 2.5 M€ or 11.6% of the total national food market in 2022, up more than 1000% compared with 2001. These developments built on organic policy support already since 1992, including the environmental programme ÖPUL, as well as high consumer demand for organic products and increased producer prices since 2017. Organic retail sales rely on the broad availability of organic products in highly concentrated retail chains. After numerous food scandals in the 1990s, private and public trademark programmes were established to build consumer confidence and trust in the organic sector.

This factsheet provides an overview of the organic agriculture sector, including farmland area, market trends, and key figures on organic production. It also outlines CAP policy support, detailing financial allocations, eco-schemes, and strategic goals for organic farming. Additionally, it highlights national action plans and support measures for organic aquaculture and market development. 

Link: https://orgprints.org/id/eprint/55419/