Ukraine: The countries of the Southern Hemisphere will increase the production and export of apples

Published 2024년 2월 26일

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The Ukrainian Agricultural Export Association forecasts a 1% rise in apple production by Southern Hemisphere countries in 2024, reaching 4.8 million tons. South Africa is expected to lead this production, with Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, Argentina, and Australia following. The total export from these countries is projected to increase by 8%, reaching 1.6 million tons. However, pear production is expected to decrease by 2%, to 1.5 million tons. The report also notes increasing costs of production, transportation, and processing, and a rise in the consumption of apples and fresh small tomatoes in the EU.

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The forecast for 2024 foresees an increase in apple production by the countries of the Southern Hemisphere by 1%, up to 4.8 million tons. This information was provided by the Ukrainian Agricultural Export Association, citing data from the World Association of Apple and Pear Growers (WAPA). According to the forecast, South Africa is expected to lead the top six countries in production, increasing production by almost 5% to 1.4 million tonnes compared to 2023. It is followed by Brazil (1.1 million tons; no change), Chile (0.9 million tons; -8%), New Zealand (about 0.6 million tons; +15%), Argentina (0.5 million tons; -5%) and Australia (0.3 million tons; +6%). The main apple variety in the Southern Hemisphere, Gala, is expected to remain at around 1.6 million tonnes. The association foresees an increase in the total export of the named countries by 8%, up to 1.6 million tons. This is expected thanks to the efforts of South Africa (0.6 million tons), Chile (0.5 million tons) and New ...

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