A smaller apple harvest is expected in Europe

Published 2024년 9월 6일

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The 2024/25 apple harvest is projected to be smaller than the previous year in several European countries, including Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Greece, due to high temperatures and other factors. However, Italy, Spain, and France are expected to have more favorable conditions. The most significant decrease is in Poland, with a predicted 20% drop from 2023. Spain is now considering how reduced European production will impact imports and domestic apple prices. Despite some challenges, France's crop is considered stable, which is positive for the market given the poor forecast for other European countries.

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A smaller than usual apple harvest is expected in the 2024/25 season. The biggest drop was in Poland, but it also decreased in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Greece. The situation is more favorable in Italy, Spain and France. This is stated in the FreshPlaza global review of the apple market. It is noted that in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, almost all growing areas expect a smaller harvest than last year. The only exception is Germany's Bodensee region, where volumes are up 13% year-on-year according to recent estimates. "High temperatures have had a significant impact on Greek apple production. The trees didn't get the cold hours they needed because they had a warm winter. July also saw a prolonged heat wave of over 420C for several days. This had a negative effect on the size of the fruit, but fortunately not on its quality. Polish apple exporters expect a rather unstable apple season. Prices are also higher than they were at the beginning of the apple season. ...

Source: Agrotimes