The 2024 Polish apple and pear harvest is projected to be 17% lower than the previous year, totaling just under 3.6 million tons, with apple production expected to reach just under 3.2 million tons and pear production estimated at 74.1 thousand tons. This decrease is attributed to unfavorable weather conditions throughout the growing season, including accelerated vegetation, damage from frost and hail, and excessive rainfall that increased fungal diseases and reduced fruit size. The quality of the marketable crop has suffered, and a significant portion of the harvest may not be suitable for long-term storage.