World Apple and Pear Association announces 2024 projections for the southern hemisphere

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has made public the harvest forecasts for apples and pears in the southern hemisphere for the next season. According to the estimate, apple production will grow by 1.1% year-on-year, while pear production will decrease by 2.3%. The report was prepared with the support of the main associations in the region, and offers consolidated data from the six main producers in the southern hemisphere. As for apples, the figures collected suggest an increase of 1.1% to a total of 4,775,530 tons compared to last year, which stood at 4,725,574 tons. South Africa is expected to maintain its leadership as the largest producer, with 1,396,659 tonnes, followed by Brazil (1,100,000 tonnes), Chile (912,000 tonnes), New Zealand (557,871 tonnes), Argentina (501,000 tonnes) and Australia (308,000 tonnes). ). With 1,578,148 tons, the Gala variety is the most popular, and its volume will remain unchanged in relation to 2023, although 11.4% below the average of ...