Despite a difficult market environment, with high inflation and a significantly increased cost of living, Austria remains at the top of global organic production and consumption. In 2022, organic sales reached a new high of $2.94 billion and remained at a high level during 2023.

Due to changing government support measures in the 1990s, a large number of farms shifted to organic production, which is why Austria has the highest percentage of agricultural land under organic management within the EU.

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Per capita expenditures of organic sales in Austria are one of the highest in the world. Organic food products have developed from a niche market to having a significant market share.

According to RollAMA, a quarterly agricultural and food marketing study conducted by keyQuest, almost all Austrian households purchase organic products at least occasionally. 

The frequency and quantity of organic are on a rising trend. The RollAma survey shows sales (food retail, direct sales and organic specialist retailers, catering) of $2.94 billion (€2.69 billion) for the overall organic market in 2022, a new high.

Despite the difficult market environment due to high inflation, sales increased by over 5% or $177 million (€162 million) compared to 2021. That is a half-billion increase compared to 2019 sales.