In 2024, European apple production will be 14% below the average of the last three years

Published 2024년 8월 12일

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The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) forecasts a 11% decrease in the total apple production in the EU's top 20 countries in 2024, making it 14% lower than the average of the past three years. The most significant drops are anticipated in Belgium, Romania, and Poland, while Poland continues to be the leading producer of apples in the EU. The most commonly grown apple variety, 'Golden Delicious', is expected to remain popular, though the production of 'Red Delicious' apples is projected to grow. Pear production in the EU is set to increase in 2024, largely due to a recovery in Italy.

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Experts from the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) have given their forecasts for the total volume of apple and pear production in the EU countries. EastFruit highlights the most important points. As EastFruit analysts have already reported, the apple harvest in the key 20 EU countries in 2024 will not only fall by 11% compared to the already low production level of the previous year (10.2 million tons versus 11.5 million tons), but will also be 14% less than the average over the past three years! A decrease in the harvest is expected in most producing countries, including France (-3%), Italy (-1%), and the Netherlands (-1%). The most serious losses will be suffered by apple producers in Belgium (-34%), Romania (-15%), and Poland (-20%). According to preliminary estimates from WAPA, Poland remains the undisputed leader in apple production in the EU. In particular, 31% of all European production will be Polish dessert apple varieties and varieties for industrial processing. ...

Source: Eastfruit