Organic Food And Sustainable Farming Market
Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Forecasts to 2032 – Global Analysis By Product (Organic Fruits & Vegetables, Organic Dairy Products, Organic Poultry & Seafood, Organic Bakery & Cereals and Other Organic Products), Farming Type, Method, Crop, Distribution Channel, End User and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market is accounted for $246.29 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $486.10 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 10.2% during the forecast period. Organic food and sustainable farming represent a return to time-tested agricultural wisdom, strengthened by modern environmental science. This approach emphasizes growing and processing food without synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, or artificial additives. Sustainable farming focuses on soil health, biodiversity, water conservation, and ethical animal welfare, ensuring long-term agricultural productivity without exhausting natural resources. By respecting natural cycles and reducing environmental impact, organic and sustainable practices deliver nutritious, safe food while preserving ecosystems.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Health & Wellness Awareness
Health and wellness awareness is a primary driver of the organic food and sustainable farming market. Consumers are increasingly conscious of the long-term health risks associated with synthetic chemicals, pesticides, and processed foods. Organic products are perceived as safer, more nutritious, and environmentally responsible. This shift in consumer behavior, supported by rising lifestyle-related diseases and demand for clean-label food, continues to push retailers, farmers, and policymakers toward organic and sustainable agricultural practices.
Restraint:
High Production & Certification Costs
High production and certification costs remain a significant restraint for the market. Organic farming requires labor-intensive practices, lower initial yields, and strict compliance with certification standards. The costs associated with inspections, documentation, and transitioning from conventional to organic farming increases financial pressure on farmers. These expenses are often passed on to consumers through higher prices, limiting affordability and slowing adoption.
Opportunity:
Sustainability & Climate Goals
Sustainability and climate goals present a strong growth opportunity for the market. Governments, corporations, and international organizations are increasingly prioritizing climate-resilient agriculture, carbon reduction, and biodiversity preservation. Organic and sustainable farming practices align closely with these objectives by improving soil health, reducing emissions, and conserving water resources. Incentives, subsidies, and policy support aimed at achieving environmental targets are expected to accelerate adoption and expand market penetration globally.
Threat:
Regulatory Complexity
Regulatory complexity poses a notable threat to market growth. Organic certification standards vary across countries and regions, creating compliance challenges for producers and exporters. Frequent updates to regulations, lengthy approval processes, and inconsistent enforcement increase operational uncertainty. Smaller farmers often struggle to navigate these regulatory frameworks, limiting participation. Such complexities can delay market entry, restrict cross-border trade, and create barriers to scaling organic and sustainable farming operations.
Covid-19 Impact:
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly influenced the organic food and sustainable farming market. Supply chain disruptions initially affected production and distribution; however, consumer demand for healthy, immune-boosting, and traceable food products increased sharply. The pandemic heightened awareness of food safety, sustainability, and self-sufficiency. As a result, organic food consumption rose across retail and online channels, strengthening long-term market growth despite short-term operational challenges.
The crop rotation segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The crop rotation segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, due to its proven effectiveness in maintaining soil fertility, controlling pests, and improving crop yields naturally. As a cornerstone of organic and sustainable farming, crop rotation reduces dependency on synthetic inputs while enhancing soil structure and nutrient balance. Its wide applicability across diverse crops and regions makes it one of the most adopted practices, supporting long-term agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability.
The cereals & grains segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the cereals & grains segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, due to increasing global consumption of organic staple foods. Rising health awareness and demand for chemical-free rice, wheat, oats, and maize are driving adoption. Strong demand from households, food processors, and animal feed applications, combined with improved organic farming techniques and wider retail availability, continues to accelerate growth across both developed and emerging markets.
Region with largest share:
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share, due to its large agricultural base, high population density, and increasing reliance on traditional and sustainable farming practices. Growing awareness of food safety, government initiatives supporting organic agriculture, and rising domestic consumption strengthen regional dominance. Expanding export opportunities and the presence of small-scale organic producers further contribute to the region’s leadership in the global market.
Region with highest CAGR:
Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, owing to strong consumer preference for organic, clean-label, and sustainably produced food. Advanced agricultural technologies, well-established certification systems, and robust distribution networks support rapid market expansion. Rising health consciousness, higher disposable incomes, and continuous innovation in sustainable farming practices position the region as the fastest-growing market globally.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market include Eosta B.V., Corteva Agriscience, Organic Valley, BASF SE, Nature’s Path Foods, Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc., The Hain Celestial Group, Koppert Biological Systems, General Mills, Inc., Darling Ingredients Inc., Danone S.A., Indigo Agriculture Inc., Bunge Limited, Suminter India Organics, and Bayer AG.
Key Developments:
In April 2025, BASF advanced strategic partnerships in AI-driven operational efficiency, integrating digital technologies into production sites. These collaborations aim to optimize energy use, reduce emissions, and accelerate BASF’s transition toward net-zero by 2050, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable industrial chemistry.
In January 2025, BASF expanded global specialty chemicals capacity, focusing on battery materials and advanced polymers. This expansion supports demand from EVs, electronics, and renewable energy sectors, positioning BASF as a critical enabler of next-generation technologies and sustainable industrial ecosystems.
Products Covered:
• Organic Fruits & Vegetables
• Organic Dairy Products
• Organic Poultry & Seafood
• Organic Bakery & Cereals
• Organic Beverages
• Organic Processed Foods
• Other Organic Products
Farming Types Covered:
• Pure Organic Farming
• Integrated Organic Farming
• Regenerative Agriculture
• Agroforestry Practices
Methods Covered:
• Soil Management
• Crop Rotation
• Weed & Pest Management
• Water Conservation Techniques
Crops Covered:
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Cereals & Grains
• Oilseeds & Pulses
• Specialty Crops
• Other Crops
Distribution Channels Covered:
• Supermarkets / Hypermarkets
• Online / E-commerce
• Specialty Stores
• Direct-to-Consumer
End Users Covered:
• Household / Retail Consumers
• Foodservice / HoReCa
• Institutional Buyers
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Product Analysis
3.7 End User Analysis
3.8 Emerging Markets
3.9 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market, By Product
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Organic Fruits & Vegetables
5.3 Organic Dairy Products
5.4 Organic Poultry & Seafood
5.5 Organic Bakery & Cereals
5.6 Organic Beverages
5.7 Organic Processed Foods
5.8 Other Organic Products
6 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market, By Farming Type
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Pure Organic Farming
6.3 Integrated Organic Farming
6.4 Regenerative Agriculture
6.5 Agroforestry Practices
7 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market, By Method
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Soil Management
7.3 Crop Rotation
7.4 Weed & Pest Management
7.5 Water Conservation Techniques
8 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market, By Crop
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Fruits & Vegetables
8.3 Cereals & Grains
8.4 Oilseeds & Pulses
8.5 Specialty Crops
8.6 Other Crops
9 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market, By Distribution Channel
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Supermarkets / Hypermarkets
9.3 Online / E-commerce
9.4 Specialty Stores
9.5 Direct-to-Consumer
10 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market, By End User
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Household / Retail Consumers
10.3 Foodservice / HoReCa
10.4 Institutional Buyers
11 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market, By Geography
11.1 Introduction
11.2 North America
11.2.1 US
11.2.2 Canada
11.2.3 Mexico
11.3 Europe
11.3.1 Germany
11.3.2 UK
11.3.3 Italy
11.3.4 France
11.3.5 Spain
11.3.6 Rest of Europe
11.4 Asia Pacific
11.4.1 Japan
11.4.2 China
11.4.3 India
11.4.4 Australia
11.4.5 New Zealand
11.4.6 South Korea
11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
11.5 South America
11.5.1 Argentina
11.5.2 Brazil
11.5.3 Chile
11.5.4 Rest of South America
11.6 Middle East & Africa
11.6.1 Saudi Arabia
11.6.2 UAE
11.6.3 Qatar
11.6.4 South Africa
11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
12 Key Developments
12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
12.3 New Product Launch
12.4 Expansions
12.5 Other Key Strategies
13 Company Profiling
13.1 Eosta B.V.
13.2 Corteva Agriscience
13.3 Organic Valley
13.4 BASF SE
13.5 Nature’s Path Foods
13.6 Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
13.7 The Hain Celestial Group
13.8 Koppert Biological Systems
13.9 General Mills, Inc.
13.10 Darling Ingredients Inc.
13.11 Danone S.A.
13.12 Indigo Agriculture Inc.
13.13 Bunge Limited
13.14 Suminter India Organics
13.15 Bayer AG
List of Tables
1 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
2 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Product (2024-2032) ($MN)
3 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Organic Fruits & Vegetables (2024-2032) ($MN)
4 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Organic Dairy Products (2024-2032) ($MN)
5 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Organic Poultry & Seafood (2024-2032) ($MN)
6 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Organic Bakery & Cereals (2024-2032) ($MN)
7 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Organic Beverages (2024-2032) ($MN)
8 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Organic Processed Foods (2024-2032) ($MN)
9 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Other Organic Products (2024-2032) ($MN)
10 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Farming Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
11 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Pure Organic Farming (2024-2032) ($MN)
12 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Integrated Organic Farming (2024-2032) ($MN)
13 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Regenerative Agriculture (2024-2032) ($MN)
14 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Agroforestry Practices (2024-2032) ($MN)
15 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Method (2024-2032) ($MN)
16 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Soil Management (2024-2032) ($MN)
17 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Crop Rotation (2024-2032) ($MN)
18 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Weed & Pest Management (2024-2032) ($MN)
19 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Water Conservation Techniques (2024-2032) ($MN)
20 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Crop (2024-2032) ($MN)
21 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Fruits & Vegetables (2024-2032) ($MN)
22 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Cereals & Grains (2024-2032) ($MN)
23 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Oilseeds & Pulses (2024-2032) ($MN)
24 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Specialty Crops (2024-2032) ($MN)
25 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Other Crops (2024-2032) ($MN)
26 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Distribution Channel (2024-2032) ($MN)
27 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Supermarkets / Hypermarkets (2024-2032) ($MN)
28 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Online / E-commerce (2024-2032) ($MN)
29 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Specialty Stores (2024-2032) ($MN)
30 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Direct-to-Consumer (2024-2032) ($MN)
31 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
32 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Household / Retail Consumers (2024-2032) ($MN)
33 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Foodservice / HoReCa (2024-2032) ($MN)
34 Global Organic Food & Sustainable Farming Market Outlook, By Institutional Buyers (2024-2032) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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