Organic Food Market Report by Product Type (Organic Fruits and Vegetables, Organic Meat, Poultry and Dairy, Organic Processed Food, Organic Bread and Bakery, Organic Beverages, Organic Cereal and Food Grains, and Others), Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, Specialty Stores, Convenient Stores, Online Retail Stores, and Others), Region and Company Analysis 2024-2032

Global Organic Food Market Size

Global organic food market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.14% between 2024 and 2032, and is estimated to reach US$ 532.72 Billion by 2032 from US$ 205.90 in 2023.

Organic food is produced using certified organic ingredients without synthetic substances. It includes meat, fruits, vegetables, cereal, beverages, grains, spices, processed food, dairy products, and pulses. Organic food is believed to be fresher, more natural, and sustainable. It supports environmental protection and is a healthy source of protein, vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. Organic food aids in enhancing heart conditions, boosting the immune system, increasing nutrient intake, and sustaining energy levels. The organic food market for is growing exponentially due to increasing awareness of its benefits, rising health consciousness, environmental concerns, and increased healthcare expenditures.

Worldwide Organic Food Farming in Hectares

Between 2021 and 2022, the area of land used for organic farming increased by over 20 million hectares, or 26.6%, the most enormous growth it has ever seen. According to FiBL and IFOAM—Organics International, around 96 million hectares of land were farmed organically in 2022.

Australia has the largest area of organic agriculture, estimated at 53 Million hectares. However, it's worth noting that 97% of the farmland is utilized for extensive grazing areas. The organic farming area in Australia increased by 17.3 million hectares, India ranks second with 4.7 million hectares, followed by Argentina with 4 million hectares and China with 2.9 million hectares. France comes in fifth place with 2.88 million hectares. Oceania has more than half of the global organic area with 55.2%, followed by Europe with 18.4 million hectares or 19.1%, Latin America with 9.5 million hectares or 9.9%, Asia with 8.8 million hectares or 9.2%, and Africa with 2.7 million hectares or 2.8%. Although only 2% of the world's agricultural land is farmed organically, many countries have far higher shares. These are the main factors for growing the organic food market.

In 2022, 22 countries had 10% or more of all agricultural land under organic management, up from 20 countries in 2021. Liechtenstein, Austria, and Estonia have the largest share of organic land, with 43%, 27.5%, and 23.4%, respectively. Many island states have high agricultural land shares under organic management, such as São Tomé and Príncipe, with 21.2%, and Dominica, with 11.6%. The organic share of the total agricultural land in the European Union was 10.4%, while in other regions, it was less than 1%. In 2022, there were 4.5 million organic farmers worldwide, and their number increased by 26% compared to the previous year, primarily due to a significant increase in India. 

Asia Organics Food Market

Asia has the largest share of the world's organic producers (60.6%), while Africa is home to 21.6% and Europe to 10.6% of organic farmers. India has the highest absolute numbers, with 2.5 million farmers, followed by Uganda (404,246) and Thailand and Ethiopia with 121.500 producers, respectively. By the end of March 31st, 2023, the National Program for Organic Production has registered 10.17 MHA (2022-23) of land under the organic certification process. The registered land includes 5391792.97 ha of cultivable area and 4780130.56 ha reserved for wild harvest collection.

India Organic Food Market

India exported over 1.9 million tons of organic products worth US$ 2.48 billion between 2019 and 2022, with the U.S. receiving approximately half and the European Union receiving around 37%. By 2025, the Indian organic food market is expected to grow manifold to Rs 75,000 crores, which will significantly increase farmers' annual income, impacting about 5 million farming families on about 6 million ha. Additionally, another one million jobs can be created in rural and semi-urban areas, and India can earn valuable foreign exchange of Rs 50,000 crores per annum. Export and domestic markets are crucial to achieve this growth, and proper policy support is needed. Farmers will be encouraged to take up organic farming only when customer demand for organic products exists.

Organic Food Market Company News

Companies are launching new products to meet the growing demand and increase Organic Food Market share. Danone S.A., General Mills Inc., Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., The Hain Celestial Group Inc, The Kroger Company, United Natural Foods Inc., Dole Food Company Inc., and Newman's Own are the crucial enterprises in the global organic food market.

1. Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) will acquire Capital Foods and Organic India in January 2024 to expand its product range.
2. Danone sold its Horizon Organic and Wallaby units in the US to Platinum Equity in January 2024 for an undisclosed amount.
3. In March 2023, Daring Foods, a US-based plant-based chicken company, has launched new varieties of plant-based frozen prepared entrées such as daring plant chicken teriyaki bowls, fajita bowls, penne primavera pasta bowls, and an autumn harvest bowl, in order to expand the company’s portfolio.
4. Bharat Organics, by National Cooperative Organics Ltd, plans to launch 20 products by December 2023 and aims to become a leading brand for organic products in India.
5. Avafina Organics launched Chiaviar in March 2023, a vegan alternative to caviar that is certified organic, raw, gluten-free, and non-GMO project verified.
6. Sprout Organic Inc. partnered with Amazon to offer its plant-based organic baby formula online in Australia starting in June 2022.
7. Barry Callebaut plans to expand its plant-based portfolio by adding dairy-free organic chocolate for North American consumers in May 2022.
8. Organic India launched new organic tea products in May 2022.
9. Nestlé S.A launched Gerber's new plant-based organic baby food product, Plant-tastic, in April 2022. The full range of products is available on Amazon and at Walmart.

Product Type

1.    Organic Fruits and Vegetables
2.    Organic Meat
3.    Poultry and Dairy
4.    Organic Processed Food
5.    Organic Bread and Bakery
6.    Organic Beverages
7.    Organic Cereal and Food Grains
8.    Others

Distribution Channel

1.    Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets
2.    Specialty Stores
3.    Convenient Stores
4.    Online Retail Stores
5.    Others

Country – Market breakup of 25 Countries Covered in the Report:

1    North America

1.1    United States
1.2    Canada

2    Europe

2.1    France
2.2    Germany
2.3    Italy
2.4    Spain
2.5    United Kingdom
2.6    Belgium
2.7    Netherlands
2.8    Turkey

3    Asia Pacific

3.1    China
3.2    Japan
3.3    India
3.4    South Korea
3.5    Thailand
3.6    Malaysia
3.7    Indonesia
3.8    Australia
3.9    New Zealand

4    Latin America

4.1    Brazil
4.2    Mexico
4.3    Argentina

5    Middle East & Africa

5.1    Saudi Arabia
5.2    UAE
5.3    South Africa

All the Key players have been covered from 3 Viewpoints:

•    Overview
•    Recent Development
•    Revenue Analysis

Company Analysis:

1.    Danone S.A.
2.    General Mills Inc.
3.    Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
4.    The Hain Celestial Group Inc.
5.    The Kroger Company
6.    United Natural Foods Inc.
7.    Dole Food Company Inc.
8.    Newman's Own

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