Peach and nectarine in Europe in 2022: Consumption and non-EU imports rise while exports stabilize

The consumption of fresh peaches and nectarines in the EU will grow this year by 3% compared to 2021 and will stand at 6.1 kilos per capita, despite the weakening of purchasing power, according to the European Commission Report on the Perspectives of the agricultural markets corresponding to summer 2022. Community production rises 3% and in terms of extra-community foreign trade: imports grow 11% and exports stabilize. The consumption of fresh peaches and nectarines in the EU will go from 5.9 kilos per capita in 2021 to 6.1 kilos per capita this year, despite the fact that the purchasing power of European consumers is lower. This supposes a certain recovery, but this figure is 5% lower than the average consumption of the last five years. The growth in consumption is driven by increased fresh production, good weather and the return of tourism, according to the European Commission. Regarding the total production expected for this year, the Agricultural Market Outlook Report for the ...