China’s apple and pear output forecast to grow in 2024/25

Published 2024년 11월 27일

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service report forecasts a growth in China’s apple and pear production and exports for the 2024/25 season. Apple production is expected to increase by 3% to 48 million metric tons, despite a decline in planted area, due to favorable weather and advancements in cultivation. Pear production is also projected to grow by 2% to 20.2 million metric tons. However, pear prices have seen a downward trend due to increased production and the recovery of the supply from Chile. China's apple and pear imports are expected to rebound, and apple exports are anticipated to grow due to competitive pricing and free trade agreements with Southeast Asian countries.

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According to the China: Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual report recently released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service, China’s production and export volumes of apples and pears are expected to grow in the 2024/25 season. China’s apple production for the 2024/25 season (July to June) is projected to reach 48 million metric tons, marking a 3% increase from the previous season. Aside from rainfall during the flowering period and higher-than-normal summer temperatures in some regions, no major abnormal weather events have occurred so far in 2024, which is a key factor behind the anticipated rise in apple production. Favorable weather conditions, greater productivity from high-yielding varieties and advances in cultivation techniques have together offset a moderate decline in planted area. Moreover, the overall quality of apples has improved compared with last year, with traders reporting a significant increase in the proportion of premium apples. China’s ...

Source: Producereport