This statistic depicts organic food sales in the United States from 2005 to 2023. In 2023, organic food sales in the United States amounted to about **** billion U.S. dollars. Organic foodOrganic foods are foods that are manufactured using organic farming standards. Those agricultural standards are regulated by the department of government responsible for them and contain regulations for the cultivation of food and animal welfare. In particular, the use of chemical fertilizers, synthetic pesticides, growth hormones and antibiotics is not allowed or only partly permitted. In addition, fewer food additives are permitted for the processing of organic foods. In the United States, organic foods are certified by the National Organic Program. Products which have fulfilled the criteria are labeled with the term ‘organic’ on the food packaging. Organic food sales have experienced tremendous growth in the last decade. For this reason, not only specialized retailers sell organic foods but also traditional supermarkets and discounters. Widely known specialized organic retailers in the United States include Whole Foods Market and Sprouts Farmers Market. Whole Foods Market is the largest specialized organic retailer in the United States with headquarters in Austin, Texas. It was founded in 1980 and operates more than**** stores around the world. In general, organic foods are usually offered at a higher price level than their conventional counterparts. Among Millennials, the by now largest generation in the U.S., a sizeable share of almost ** percent count organic food as one of their leading food priorities. Whether or not organic foods are healthier and more nutritious compared to conventionally farmed produce is a much debated subject. Up to now, no evidence of significant differences between the two farming methods where taste or health are concerned has been established.

The global sales of organic food have increased between 2000 and 2023. In 2023, sales of organic food amounted to about ***** billion U.S. dollars, up from nearly ** billion dollars in 2000. Organic agriculture What constitutes organic food can vary significantly depending on the country and certifier, but it often refers to crops grown without artificial pesticides, genetic modifications, or petroleum-based fertilizers. For meat, dairy, and eggs to be labelled as organic, the animals must be raised on organic feed, given adequate time outdoors, and not fed growth hormones. In 2022, there were over ** million hectares of organic farms worldwide. In India alone there were nearly *** million organic food producers, more than any other country. Organic food in the United States North America accounts for nearly half of the retail sales of organic food worldwide, making it the largest market for organic food aside from Europe, with most of that being attributed to the United States. Organic food in the United States has occupied a greater share of the total food sales every year since 2008. In 2020, about *** percent of total food sales in the United States were generated by organic food.

Organic Food Market is predicted to reach $604.83 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 13.48%% from 2023 to 2030

From 2000 to 2019, the annual sales growth of organic food in the United States decreased from nearly 21 percent to nearly five percent, but jumped up to almost 13 percent in 2020.

Organic Agriculture in the United States

The exact definition of organic food differs across countries and certifiers. However, it often refers to crops grown without artificial pesticides, genetic modifications, or petroleum-based fertilizers. For meat, dairy, and eggs to be labelled as organic, the animals must not be raised on organic feed, given adequate time outdoors, and not fed growth hormones. In 2019, there was a total of approximately 22,687 certified organic farms in the United States. Roughly 69 percent of the certified organic farms were on cropland and roughly 31 percent on pasture- and rangeland.

American consumers of Organic Food

The sales of organic food in the United States have continuously increased from 2005 to 2019. Starting with approximately 13 billion U.S. dollars in 2005, organic food sales in the United States now amount to approximately 50 billion U.S. dollars. The share of Americans between the ages of 18 and 29 who rather or almost only purchase organic food is roughly 36 percent. By contrast, only 12 percent of 50-to-64-year old’s have similar purchasing habits with regards to organic food.

This statistic shows the sales of organic food and non-food products in the United States from 2008 to 2023. According to the report, U.S. organic food sales amounted to approximately ** billion U.S. dollars in 2023.

This statistic shows the usage of organic foods in the United States in 2020. The data has been calculated by Statista based on the U.S. Census data and Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS). According to this statistic, 94.38 million Americans used organic foods in 2020.

The market size of organic food was worth about ** billion Indian rupees in fiscal year 2021. The size of the organic food market is likely to increase to about ** billion rupees by the financial year 2025.

As of 2022, sales of organic food distributed through large scale retail had greater shares for products like fresh eggs (**** percent) or oil and vegetable fats (** percent), while it was less significant for vegetables (**** percent) and fruit (**** percent).

In 2022, the sales of organic food in China increased to about ****** billion yuan. In the same year, China exported around **** billion U.S. dollar-worth of organic food.

This statistic shows the results of a survey on the consumption frequency of organic products in France in 2022. That year, more than ** percent of French respondents stated consuming organic food products at least once a week. Overall, ** percent of French people eat organic food once a month or more.

Organic food revenues in Germany grew in the last decade, from **** billion euros in 2013 to almost ** billion in 2024. With increasing consumer interest in how food is produced and attention to healthy lifestyles, this trend is set to continue on a long-term basis. Certified products To be classified as organic, consumer goods have to go through a certification process. The number of products with organic certification in Germany has grown steadily, reaching ******* in 2024. When broken down by product group, hot drinks were the most common in terms of being certified, followed by herbs and spices, then bread and baked goods. The highest share of organic store shoppers was found among those aged 50 to 59 years. Consumer opinions German consumers bought organic groceries due to concern about animal welfare and wanting to support regional companies, to name a few examples. In terms of sales channels, most recently the highest revenue share for organic food products came from food retailers, including drugstores.

This statistic shows the usage of organic foods in the United States from 2011 to 2020 and a forecast thereof until 2024. The data has been calculated by Statista based on the U.S. Census data and Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS). According to this statistic, ***** million Americans used organic foods in 2020. This figure is projected to increase to ***** million in 2024.

This statistic presents the results of a phone survey conducted by Gallup among American adults who were 18 years and older in 2016. Responses are organized by age of respondent. Survey respondents were asked if they agree that organic food is better for their health. A full ** percent of *********-year-old respondents agree with the statement.

Since 2011, the Italian market value of food products has increased constantly to more than ************ euros as of 2024. By organic food is meant food produced through organic farming, where the use of pesticides and fertilizers is limited under legal standards. In June 2019, Italian supermarkets generated revenues of about *** million euros from organic food, followed by hypermarkets with *** million euros.  More organic food on the table   The trends of recent years showed that organic food consumers are increasing. In 2018, the percentage of regular consumers who usually consumed organic food seemed to grow. A survey conducted in 2017 indicated that fruits and vegetables were the most purchased organic goods, together with eggs. These food categories had a preference of **** and **** percent, respectively. Further, hen eggs saw the greatest growth value in annual sales between 2017 and 2018.  The better the quality, the higher the price   Organic food products are of course more expensive than the normal ones. A study on food prices conducted in Italy reported that in 2018, one liter of organic milk costed **** cent more than the normal equivalent. The price difference was greater for other articles: on average, organic wheat costed nearly the double of non-organic wheat.

In 2024, more than ****** food products used organic food labels in China. In the same year, ****** companies in China were allowed to use the organic food labels.

According to the results of the survey, a ** percent share of consumers in the U.S. purchase organic foods frequently while only ***** percent purchase gluten free foods as of 2024.

The per capita spending on organic food in Europe varies depending on the country in question. In 2023, 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 2021, organic retail sales in the EU and the entirety of Europe have seen strong growth. Germany was the leading market in 2023, with just over ** billion Euros generated in organic sales. However, the largest share of organic products can be found on the Estonian market.

In a survey about organic food products purchased across India in September 2023, conducted by Rakuten Insight reported that ** percent of respondents only or always bought organic food products. By contrast, four percent of respondents never bought organic food products.

In 2024, food retailers made up the largest revenue share from organic food sales in Germany, at around ***** billion euros. Figures grew annually during the specified time period, indicating that most customers purchase organic food while grocery shopping. However, sales revenue also mostly increased annually across all channels. Consumer goals Consumer attitudes regarding food items have been changing in recent decades. Views and demands are connected both to the desire to maintain good individual health, as well as contributing to reducing climate change effects through sustainable consumption. By definition, organic food is considered both least harmful to the environment and safest for consumers. Among German organic supermarket chains, Alnatura was the most profitable. Customers’ pursuit of transparency about food product origins may lead companies to reconsider their production methods, if necessary, as well as how information about the product is communicated. While change does not occur overnight, if at all, German legislation around food production continues to develop, providing a more defined legal framework for companies and consumers alike. In 2024, roughly ***** companies in Germany were using organic labels. Organic groceries The label signals trust for customers. German consumers bought a variety of organic products, with eggs, fruit and vegetables, and potatoes at the top of the grocery list. The products most often certified as organic included hot drinks, herbs and spices, and bread and baked goods.

According to the data, in 2023, fruit had the greatest market share in the organic food market in Italy with respectively 24.4 percent. Milk and dairy followed with a market share of 22.7 percent.